Contract Specialist

Overview

Position: Contract Specialist

FLSA Status: Exempt

Compensation: $56,270 - $69,898 (posting salary range)

Location: Remote in North Carolina

Posting Deadline: Wednesday September 16, 2026 at 11:59pm

The organization is a Tailored Plan and Managed Care Organization (MCO) serving 46 counties across North Carolina. This role prepares, reviews, and coordinates contracts and agreements to support organizational operations, drafting contract language, verifying compliance, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure contracts are accurate, executable, and aligned with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

On a typical day, responsibilities may include:

• Drafting and revising contracts, amendments, and agreements based on organizational requirements
• Reviewing contract documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with policies
• Tracking contract lifecycle activities, including renewals, updates, and approvals
• Verifying contractor eligibility and compliance through required checks and documentation
• Monitoring contract performance and identifying compliance or performance issues

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and six (6) years of experience working in a business or physical or behavioral health care setting or environment where contracts and subcontracts are used extensively to provide services; OR
• Associate's degree and four (4) years of experience working in a business or physical or behavioral health care setting or environment where contracts and subcontracts are used extensively to provide services; OR
• Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience working in a business or physical or behavioral health care setting or environment where contracts and subcontracts are used extensively to provide services; OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must reside within North Carolina
• Must be able to travel within catchment as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or Business field

Compensation & Benefits

• Typical working hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm; flexible work schedules with some roles with management approval
• Work-from-home options available for most positions
• Health Insurance with no premium for employee coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 24 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 12 paid holidays in your first year
• NC Local Government Retirement Pension (defined-benefit plan)
• 401k with 5% employer match and immediate vesting
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
• Quarterly stipend for remote work supplies

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit an application and resume. The resume must include:

• Employer name, dates of service (month/year), average hours worked per week, and essential job duties
• Education details (degree type, date awarded, institution, field of study)
• Licensure/certification information, if applicable

Additional Information

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and a drug-free workplace
• All candidates must pass a drug test as a condition of employment