Senior Contracts Analyst

2 weeks ago

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Harvard University Full time

Additional Information

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Please note
  • Harvard University requires pre-employment reference and background screening.
  • We are unable to provide work authorization and/or visa sponsorship.
  • This position has a 90-day orientation and review period.

The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

Accessibility

Harvard University IT plays an important role in supporting Harvard's commitment by seeking to create, procure and deploy technologies that are accessible to all, including and especially those who live with disability. Harvard welcomes individuals with disabilities to apply for positions and participate in its programs and activities. If you would like to request accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact our University Disability Resources Department

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
  • Minimum of 7 years' relevant work experience

Position Description

This is a fully benefited, Full time Harvard University position that has been funded through 6/1/2025. There is the possibility of renewal, contingent on funding, university priorities and satisfactory job performance.

Financial Administration (FAD) is dedicated to advancing Harvard University's teaching and research mission by stewarding its resources; providing support, guidance, and consultation; ensuring compliance with University and federal guidelines; mitigating risk; pursuing operational excellence; and promoting the financial health of the University.

Strategic Procurement is a department within Financial Administration (FAD) at Harvard University that assists the University community in obtaining the best quality and value for the goods and services purchased from third party vendor relationships by leveraging vendor spend and relationships across the University in support of identifying and reducing total costs; sourcing and procuring quality goods and services in support of superior service and growth; and establishing business partnerships and contracts with preferred vendors and contract vendors.

The Senior Contracts Analyst demonstrates the ability to perform the duties related to the comprehensive reviewing, drafting, and negotiating of various buy and sell-side contracts. The analyst may review requests for proposals. This position is the primary resource for product and service business agreements/contracts and is responsible for a variety of agreement types which include but are not limited to the following: Software License Agreements; Professional Services Agreements; Website Design and Hosting Agreements; Digitization Agreements; Equipment Purchase Agreements; and other types of product and service business agreements/contracts. As part of the above review process the incumbent will partner with campus clients and subject matter experts, such the Office of the General Counsel, the Harvard University Information Technology office, and the Risk Management office to ensure compliance with Harvard University policies as well as applicable laws and regulations.

In addition, the Senior Contracts Analyst may perform various tasks related to contract management support, which will include adding contracts to the current contract management system and assisting with administrative tasks related to contract management. This may include answering general system and contract management questions for clients.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
  • The incumbent;
  • will demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for achieving solutions beneficial to the University and safeguarding its interests
  • provides contract analyst and management expertise to campus departments and research units for unique product and service agreements/contracts by analyzing, structuring, drafting, negotiating, and preparing agreements for execution related to approved University programs and activities to ensure compliance with Harvard University policies
  • Establishes and improves communication channels with departments and research units to achieve continuity and efficiency in the execution of business agreements/contracts
  • Identifies potential problems and provides alternative solutions in the structuring of the agreement/contract to meet desired objectives and avoid unnecessary costs should a dispute arise during the contractual relationship
  • This position;
  • presents the University's interests to outside parties concerning terms and conditions of product and service business agreements/contracts
  • is responsible for promoting compliance with university policies and procedures and state and/or federal regulations and provides advice to faculty and staff regarding university policies and procedures and other information as it relates to their business contract activities

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