About BlueLabs
BlueLabs is a leading provider of analytics services and technology dedicated to helping our partners do the most good with their data. Our team of analysts, scientists, engineers, and strategists hail from diverse backgrounds yet share a passion for using data to solve the world’s greatest social and analytical challenges. Since our inception we’ve worked with more than 400 organizations ranging from government agencies, advocacy groups, unions, political campaigns, and international groups. In addition, we service an ever-expanding portfolio of commercial clients in the automotive, travel, CPG, entertainment, healthcare, media, and telecom industries. Along the way, we’ve developed some of the most innovative tools available in analytics, media optimization, reporting, and influencer outreach.
About the team
The Operations and People team supports the staff of BlueLabs, their work, and their clients. Ops and People at BlueLabs includes People Operations: supporting recruitment, onboarding, and the employee experience; Financial Operations: executing payroll, book-keeping, and financial planning; and broader Operational Logistics support: Legal Operations and compliance, as well as Facilities operations, and IT.
About the role:
The Contracts Manager is responsible for the execution of our day-to-day contracts process, which supports all areas of the business. The Contracts Manager reports to the Director, Legal Operations & Compliance and is an integral part of the BlueLabs Operations & People Team. They are instrumental in ensuring that the legal documents needed to make BlueLabs run effectively are thoughtfully reviewed and efficiently move through our contracting process; all while keeping a watchful eye to mitigate risk.
In this position you will:
- Manage the day-to-day contract process supporting multiple business verticals, including intake and evaluation of contract requests, preparing drafts of contracts for client and vendor review, and ensuring contract compliance review following established procedures and playbooks
- Manage and maintain Contract Management System
- Coordinate internal review and approval of all agreements, and manage the signature process
- Maintain library of contract templates, playbooks and terms to carry out the business needs
- Communicate and guide contract negotiation process with clients
- Assist relevant stakeholders on contract processes, terminology and use of Contract Management System
- Proactively manage contract renewals and extensions
- Assist the Director, Legal Operations & Compliance to mitigate risk and carry out company’s compliance program
- Handles all information with the highest level of discretion, adhering strictly to company policies and confidentiality requirements
- Additional projects, duties, and responsibilities as assigned
What we are seeking:
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
- A minimum of 4 years cumulative experience working with a variety of contracts and order documents. Prior experience with government contracts, a plus
- Familiarity working in contract management or order management systems
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Someone who is incredibly detail oriented and organized: someone who loves checking off items in a to-do list, and keeping reports up to date
- A proactive, clear, and effective communicator, both digitally and verbally
- Ability to excel working in a remote environment
- A process person who understands what needs to be accomplished overall and can adapt accordingly
- A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment
What We Offer:
BlueLabs offers a friendly work environment and competitive compensation and benefits package including:
- Salary: $85,000
- Premier health, dental, and vision insurance plans
- 401K matching
- Unlimited paid time off
- Paid personal and volunteer leave
- 13 paid holidays
- 15 weeks paid parental leave
- Professional development stipend & tuition reimbursement
- Macbook Pro laptop & tech accessories
- Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) stipend for mobile device
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Supportive & collaborative culture
- Flexible working hours
- Remote friendly (within the U.S.)
- Pre-tax transportation options for commuting to our office in Washington, DC
- Lunches and snacks
- And more!
The salary range for candidates who meet the minimum posted qualifications reflects the Company’s good faith understanding and belief as to the wage range, and is accurate as of the date of this job posting.
To protect the health and safety of our workforce, as a company policy, BlueLabs strongly encourages all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning employment. BlueLabs adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations. Except where prohibited by law, applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to produce proof of vaccination status prior to their first day of employment; if not the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated. BlueLabs will evaluate requests for reasonable accommodations for applicants unable to be vaccinated due to a religious belief, disability, pregnancy, or on an individualized basis in accordance with applicable laws.
At BlueLabs, we celebrate, support and thrive on differences. Not only do they benefit our services, products, and community, but most importantly, they are to the benefit of our team. Qualified people of all races, ethnicities, ages, sex, genders, sexual orientations, national origins, gender identities, marital status, religions, veterans statuses, disabilities and any other protected classes are strongly encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer, BlueLabs is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. BlueLabs endeavors to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If an applicant believes they require such assistance to complete the application or to participate in an interview, or has any questions or concerns, they should contact the Director, People Operations. BlueLabs participates in E-verify. EEO is the Law.
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