Interim Contract Administration Manager

Overview

An organization is seeking an Interim Contract Administration Manager to provide temporary coverage during a parental leave. This fixed-term assignment focuses exclusively on contract administration and risk management, without responsibilities related to procurement strategy, sourcing, or vendor onboarding.

The role involves leading client and vendor contract review, negotiation, and management across the corporate office and its subsidiaries. The position ensures alignment with legal, financial, and SOC 2 Type II compliance requirements. The ideal candidate can quickly assume responsibility, manage the existing contract pipeline without disruption, and maintain continuity of process and documentation until the permanent Contract Administration & Procurement Manager returns.

Assignment Details

• Type: Temporary / fixed-term, covering parental leave
• Duration: Part-time for 4 weeks (September), full-time for 6 weeks (October-November), part-time for one or more weeks (November)
• Reports to: SVP, Solutions Engineering and COO
• Scope: Contract administration and risk management only; no procurement strategy or sourcing duties

Responsibilities

Contract Administration & Risk Management

• Draft, review, and manage all client, vendor, and service contracts across the enterprise.
• Collaborate with Sales teams and leaders to streamline client contracting workflows for speed and efficiency.
• Ensure contracts comply with legal, regulatory, and SOC 2 Type II control requirements related to confidentiality, data access, and incident response.
• Review key contract clauses such as indemnification, termination, and intellectual property to mitigate risk exposure.
• Maintain a centralized contract repository with version control, key dates, renewal alerts, and audit documentation.

SOC 2 Compliance & Data Integrity

• Coordinate with IT, Legal, and HR teams to align contract management practices with SOC 2 Type II security and confidentiality criteria.
• Support contract due diligence processes, including review of SOC 2 reports, cybersecurity questionnaires, and ongoing monitoring of control adherence.
• Ensure secure data exchange and record retention protocols between vendors and internal teams.
• Support annual SOC 2 audits by providing documentation and evidence related to existing contract and third-party vendor controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred.
• 5–7 years of overall experience in contracts and contract administration.
• 2–5 years of progressive experience in contract administration and management, ideally supporting delivery of products or services to clients.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and contract management skills.
• Familiarity with SOC 2 Type II controls and third-party risk management frameworks.
• Exceptional attention to detail, stakeholder communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to ramp up quickly and manage an existing contract pipeline with minimal onboarding time.

Location

• Remote position based in the United States.

Compensation

• Hourly rate range: $55 - $75 per hour

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to diversity and inclusion. The workplace is free from discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, civil partnership, veteran status, military service status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

The organization is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application and interview process. Accommodations for disabilities can be requested and will be handled in a timely and respectful manner.