Contracts Administrator

GuidePoint Security; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contracts Administrator to join their dynamic team. This role involves reviewing and negotiating contracts to ensure compliance and mitigate risks effectively. You'll be at the forefront of managing the lifecycle of contracts, providing essential risk management consultation, and collaborating with various stakeholders. With a commitment to employee growth and a supportive workplace culture, this position offers a unique opportunity to advance your career in the fast-paced field of cybersecurity. Join a team that values expertise and fosters collaboration, making a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

Group Medical Insurance

Group Dental Insurance

Flexible Time Off

Healthy mobile phone allowance

Pet Benefit Option

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in legal and/or contracts including NDAs and BAAs.
• Experience with Federal and State contracts is essential.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate contracts to achieve business objectives.
• Serve as point of contact for internal and external customers on contracts.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Time Management

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Salesforce.com

Contracts Database

Job description

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions, and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach to evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables top organizations, including Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources, and implement solutions that mitigate risk.

The Contracts Administrator is responsible for reviewing and negotiating contracts to meet business objectives while reducing risk to the company. This role involves verifying contract terms for compliance, identifying non-compliance issues, and proposing risk mitigation and transfer strategies. The Contracts Administrator will manage the entire contract lifecycle—from review and negotiation to execution and database management. Responsibilities also include handling government-specific contracts at federal, state, and local levels, and collaborating with management to develop long-term processes ensuring contractual obligations are fulfilled.

Role and Responsibilities:

1. Review and maintain Contract alias emails and Service Now queue, managing all communications through these channels.
2. Provide risk management consultation on all submitted contracts, including vendor, customer, and subcontractor agreements.
3. Act as the point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on contractual matters, mediating between company employees, vendors, customers, and subcontractors.
4. Ensure timely review, approval, negotiation, and reconciliation of contract variations.
5. Advise management on contractual rights and obligations, interpreting terms and conditions.
6. Coordinate with external resources, such as insurance brokers, to ensure contracts comply with insurance policies.
7. Develop solutions to contractual problems and advise stakeholders on contract terms, ensuring consistency with company standards.
8. Assist in documenting internal policies and procedures to mitigate internal risks.
9. Collaborate with the Professional Services team to monitor and manage client contractual obligations.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management, or a related field, or Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent experience.
2. 1-2 years of experience with legal and/or contracts such as NDAs, BAAs, and Event Contracts.
3. 1-2 years of experience with federal, state, and local contract requirements.
4. 1-2 years of experience managing and responding to email aliases.
5. Excellent communication skills, including professional phone etiquette and written communication.
6. Experience with contracts databases and Salesforce.com is a plus.
7. Proven negotiation, time management, organizational skills, and ability to multitask.
8. Customer service orientation and attention to detail are essential.

GuidePoint uses Greenhouse Software for applicant tracking and Zoom Scheduler for HR interview scheduling. Candidates should check their spam folders for communication updates.

Why Join GuidePoint?

GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable private company specializing in Information Security. Since 2011, it has expanded to over 1,000 employees, established key partnerships, and serves over 4,200 customers. Our core values underpin our success and foster an enjoyable workplace where knowledgeable colleagues collaborate and mentor each other.

This role offers a unique opportunity to grow your career with one of the nation's fastest-growing companies. Perks include:

• Primarily remote work (U.S. based; some travel or on-site work for certain positions)
• Health insurance options with employer contributions
• Paid holidays and flexible time off
• Mobile and home internet stipends
• Retirement plan eligibility after two months
• Pet benefits