Lyssn

Contracts Manager

Lyssn

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Washington • United States

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Salary

💰 $75,000 - $120,000 per year

About the role

  • Manage the contracting lifecycle for AI software solutions in Health and Human Services (HHS) sector
  • Review and edit NDAs, MSAs, BAAs, and Vendor Agreements against Lyssn’s contracts negotiation playbook
  • Identify non-standard terms and escalate high-risk clauses to outside counsel when necessary
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for contract negotiations
  • Oversee the full contract lifecycle from proposal to signature
  • Organize and track responses to RFPs and RFQs
  • Manage Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) and ensure contracts align with HIPAA and data privacy standards
  • Maintain Lyssn’s status and registration with various state and local procurement portals
  • Partner with Sales team to draft and negotiate contracts
  • Ensure contract billing terms are accurately communicated to Finance
  • Refine and enhance Lyssn’s contracts playbook to streamline redlines

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or related field
  • 4+ years of experience in contract administration, preferably in a technology or SaaS environment
  • 2+ years of experience with state and local government purchasing and procurement processes, including competitive and non-competative methods
  • Basic understanding of contract law and business terms
  • Skills & Attributes
  • Ability to read, interpret, and redline contract terms (Indemnification, Limitation of Liability, Termination).
  • Familiarity with standard government IT contract terms, HIPAA, and Business Associate Agreements (BAAs).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word (Track Changes is a must), G-Suite, and CRM tools (HubSpot).
  • Ability to adopt established standard operating procedures and develop new SOPs as new workflows and standards are developed.
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Paralegal certification or Masters in Legal Studies
  • Familiarity with Hubspot or similar CRM systems
  • Understanding of software licensing models
  • Experience with project and contract management software (i.e., Adobe Acrobat, Asana)
  • Familiarity with state and local government risk management strategies
Benefits
  • Medical (Regence Blue Cross)
  • Dental (Delta Dental)
  • Vision (VSP Vision Care)
  • Life/AD&D (Unum)
  • Excepted Benefit Health Reimbursement Arrangement (EBHRA) or Health Saving Account (HSA)
  • Employee assistance program
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid Leave: vacation, sick, holiday, bereavement, parental, jury duty
  • Corporate matching charitable giving program
  • Internet and Home Office Stipend
  • Professional Development
  • New Lyssn employees may be granted stock options (subject to Board approval).
  • Additional benefits may be discussed during the hiring process
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
contract administrationcontract lawbusiness termscontract negotiationredliningsoftware licensing modelsproject management softwarecontract management softwaredata privacy standardsHIPAA
Soft Skills
communicationorganizational skillsattention to detailproblem-solvingability to interpret contract termsability to develop SOPscollaborationnegotiation skillsability to manage contractsability to track responses
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Business AdministrationBachelor's degree in Legal StudiesParalegal certificationMasters in Legal Studies