Senior Contracts Analyst

Step into a high-visibility role where your negotiation skills directly shape enterprise vendor partnerships and major service agreements. If you are ready to own complex contracts and strategic sourcing initiatives within an influential national organization, this Washington, DC hybrid engagement is built for you.

ROLE OVERVIEW

You will lead formal contract reviews, vendor negotiations, and RFx engagements across key business units for an established, multi-million-dollar national professional association. Working in close collaboration with leadership across finance, operations, and legal, your work will safeguard organizational interests while modernizing procurement operations. This is a 5-month contract role with potential to extend based in Washington, D.C., operating on a balanced hybrid schedule of 2 to 3 days per week on-site.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
Review, negotiate, and execute Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), amendments, and service addenda in alignment with organizational standards.
Partner with internal leaders across Legal, Finance, and Procurement to draft robust terms and negotiate favorable vendor pricing and service levels.
Facilitate the end-to-end RFx process, from requirements gathering and vendor evaluation to final contract execution.
Lead quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with key suppliers, establishing performance metrics and driving accountability.
Drive continuous process improvements across contract lifecycle management tools, records repositories, and internal procurement workflows.

WHAT YOU BRING

5+ years of progressive experience in contract administration, strategic sourcing, or procurement.
Proven track record negotiating complex commercial terms, SOWs, and MSAs with third-party vendors.
Direct experience managing structured RFx processes and vendor governance.
Familiarity with enterprise contract and ERP platforms (such as PeopleSoft, Laserfiche, Basware, or DocuSign).
Clear, persuasive communication skills with a track record of advising internal executive stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, pre-law, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).

WHY THIS ROLE

High-Impact Visibility: Work directly with senior finance and operations leadership on enterprise-wide initiatives rather than being confined to back-office reviews.
Mission-Driven Scale: Support a renowned national organization managing substantial asset portfolios and major community programs.
Portfolio-Building Project: Add complex strategic sourcing and enterprise vendor management governance to your credentials in an intensive, focused engagement.
Hybrid Work Flexibility: Enjoy modern D.C. facilities while maintaining a predictable hybrid routine of 2 to 3 days on-site weekly.

COMPENSATION

This engagement offers a competitive hourly pay rate of $45.00 to $49.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Senior Contracts Analyst