Contracts Administrator - Remote

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk.By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation's top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S.government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.The Contracts Administrator is responsible for the review and negotiation of contracts to achieve business objectives while mitigating risk to the company.The Contracts Administrator will review contracts to verify that proposed terms meet requirements, identify non-compliance with company standards, and provide appropriate risk mitigation and risk transfer solutions.The Contracts Administrator will be responsible for the lifecycle of each contract including review, negotiation, execution, and management of contracts database.Other responsibilities include government specific contracts, including Federal, State and Local contracts.The Contracts Administrator will also work with the Management team to implement long-term processes to ensure contract obligations are met.This position requires a detail-oriented professional with a strong grasp of contractual principles, commercial awareness, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, security conscious environment.Role and ResponsibilitiesReviews and maintains the Contract alias emails and ServiceNow queue and is responsible for all communications through the alias.Reviews and provides risk management consultation on all contracts submitted, including vendor, customer, subcontractors, etc.Serves as the point of contact for internal and external customers on contractual matters by acting as contractual mediator between company employees, vendors, customers, subcontractors, etc.Ensures timely review and approval or negotiation and reconciliation of variations.Advises management of contractual rights and obligations and provides interpretation of all other terms and conditions.Works closely with external resources, such as business insurance broker to ensure contracts do not violate insurance policy requirements.Develop solutions to a variety of problems and provide counsel to internal stakeholders regarding proposed contract terms and conditions ensuring consistency with established company practices.Assist in the documentation of internal policies and procedures to mitigate internal risk.Work with Professional Services organization to develop and maintain a mechanism for specific client contractual obligations.Other duties as assigned.Experience RequirementsBachelor's Degree in Business, Management or related field OR Paralegal Certificate OR equivalent related work experience.1-2 years of experience in legal and / or contracts such as NDAs, BAAs and Event Contracts.1-2 years of experience in Federal and / or State and Local contracts requirements.1-2 years of experience in maintaining and responding to an email alias.Excellent communication skills, including excellent phone etiquette and a demonstrated ability to communicate professionally in both verbal and written forms.Contracts database experience and Salesforce.com experience is a plus.Proven and effective negotiation skills, time management skills, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task.Customer service driven and attention to detail is a must.Why GuidePointGuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security.Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1000 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 4,200 customers.Some added perksRemote workforce primarily (U.S.based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)Group Medical Insurance options :Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse / children / family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse / children / family) and GPS will contribute in one lump sum :($500 per EE annually / $1000 per family annually (includes spouse / children / family options)Group Dental Insurance :GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) programHealthy mobile phone and home internet allowanceEligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollmentPet Benefit OptionJ-18808-Ljbffr.