Contracts Administrator/Specialist

Job Description

ECU Health

About ECU Health

ECU Health is a mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic health care system serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The not-for-profit system is comprised of 13,000 team members, nine hospitals and a physician group that encompasses over 1,100 academic and community providers practicing in over 180 primary and specialty clinics located in more than 130 locations.

The flagship ECU Health Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and ECU Health Maynard Children's Hospital serve as the primary teaching hospitals for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health and the Brody School of Medicine share a combined academic mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina through patient care, education and research.

Position Summary

Responsible for drafting/preparing and for the relationship management of assigned contracts. Manages the contract lifecycle for all levels of contracts (pre-award, award, post-award) using working knowledge of contracting concepts, and applicable law. Primary tasks include providing knowledgeable support of the procurement and contracting functions to ensure the procurement function and the contract review, approval and execution is in accordance with corporate policies. Ability to draft/prepare and review routine responses for proposals, bids, and contract modifications. May also analyze contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws and regulations. Prepares, organizes, and maintains contract records and files documenting contract performance and compliance. May conduct research to support contract audit and/or contracting trends. Key liaison between external vendors or contractors and organizational stakeholders. Assists with transition to and maintenance of new contract management system.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or higher
Two to four years of relevant experience

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.