Contract Specialist | Hybrid | Newark, NJ | Contract

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Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2

Job Details

Contract Specialist | 6 years’ experience | Hybrid | Newark, NJ | Contract

Walker Healthforce is seeking a Contract Specialist with 6 years of experience to support a healthcare client based out of Newark, NJ. This is a 6-month contract opportunity.

START DATE: 7/21/2025
HOURS/SCHEDULE: 2 days a week onsite
WORKER TYPE: W2

CORE REQUIREMENTS:
  • Minimum 5 - 7 years direct experience in negotiating and drafting commercial contracts
  • Knowledge of eProcurement systems (i.e. Workday, Icertis, Cognos)
  • Experience in the following areas: IT licensing, maintenance and support services, finance, insurance, treasury, and leasing transactions; Healthcare industry, insurance company regulation, M&A, corporate governance, and subsidiary maintenance
  • Juris Doctor or paralegal certification a plus

WE CONSIDER IT A BONUS IF YOU ALSO HAVE:
  • Prior paralegal experience or in-house legal experience highly desirable.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Responsible for developing, negotiating, drafting and interpreting contracts of varying scope and complexity. In accordance with corporate policies, execute various supplier contractual agreements. Provide advice and training for other contract functions 
  • Draft, review, negotiate and build consensus on commercial contracts. 
  • Advise clients and management of potential risks and opportunities related to contract negotiations. 

WHAT WE OFFER:
  • Weekly pay via Direct Deposit
  • Medical, Dental & Vision available
  • 401k options

WHY WORK WITH WALKER?
  • Access to our top ranked team of recruiting and placement specialists
  • Continuous, one-on-one support from a dedicated engagement manager
  • Professional resume development and interview preparation

Contact our Recruiting Team today to experience the Walker Healthforce difference!

ABOUT US:
Walker Healthforce is known as the dominant force of performance, precision, expertise, and integrity in the healthcare consulting community! As a certified WMBE, we provide end-to-end healthcare IT and clinical solutions to hospitals, health systems, and payer organizations, including Fortune 100 firms nationwide. We are healthcare experts, we’re custom not commodity and we’ve been exceeding expectations for nearly 20 years. Join forces with us to experience unparalleled results today!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.

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