What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President of Contracts position at AtlasAdvancement, Inc.?
Overview:
The Vice President of Contracts will play a pivotal role in overseeing all aspects of contract management within the organization. This individual will be responsible for managing a high volume of contracts, ensuring compliance with state and local regulations, optimizing systems and workflows, standardizing contract processes, and leading a team of contract professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software contracts, demonstrating expertise in both strategic oversight and hands-on contract management.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the lifecycle of a large number of contracts, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of state and local regulations affecting contracts; ensure all contracts adhere to legal requirements.
- Implement and enhance contract management systems and workflows to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Develop and enforce standard contract templates, terms, and conditions to streamline processes and reduce risks.
- Lead and mentor a team of contract professionals, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
- Focus on contracts related to services rather than software, understanding the nuances and requirements of services contracts.
- Oversee and assist in the development of compliant business proposals to address RFP requirements, and mitigate risk consistent with sound business practices, company policies, and government regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field.
- Proven experience (10 years) in contract management, preferably in a high-volume environment.
- Extensive knowledge of state and local contract laws and regulations.
- Demonstrated success in implementing contract management systems and workflows.
- Strong ability to standardize contract processes and templates.
- Experience working directly with business partners to solve challenges that arise within the contract management life cycle.
- Prior experience managing a team of contract professionals.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Certification in Contract Management (e.g., CPCM) is a plus.