Associate Manager - Contract Management

Associate Manager - Contract Management

The Transactions Contracting Team within the Legal Operations and Commercial Law division of GEICO’s Law Department is looking for a dynamic experienced Associate Manager - Contract Management. 

The selected candidate must have a proven history of independently redlining and negotiating various types of commercial contracts.  This individual should be able to handle a high volume of assignments in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and track progress to ensure deadlines are met. This position requires the ability to coordinate, communicate and collaborate within the team and with all levels of internal stakeholders (i.e., business customers, legal, security risk assessment teams, finance, and budgeting) and third party suppliers.  This position will also require analytical skills and the ability to identify process improvements and a proven history of making positive impacts and change.  This position requires the ability to think independently and manage a large volume of high-visibility and deadline-driven projects under pressure, make decisions, and navigate gray areas in a changing environment.

Candidate Qualifications:

• 4-year degree.
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Proven track record of identifying and implementing improvements to business processes.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and redline contract terms that increase risk and reduce value for an organization.
• 5 years experience negotiating contracts (preferably IT and telecommunications hardware, software, marketing, and professional services).
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate with vendors to more effectively position GEICO to receive the best value proposals for the corporation
• Drafts and reviews purchase and leasing contracts and service statements of work for equipment and service contracts
• Experience with ensuring customer requirements are met during the negotiation process.
• Experience assuming responsibility and independent ownership of the workload, assignments and results for a portfolio of work.
• Excellent communication and time management skills; able to communicate contract issues to diverse audiences.
• Experience communicating with senior management and responding to their inquiries and requests.

Desired Qualifications:
• Master’s in Finance, Business Administration, IT Major or Juris Doctor

• PMP certification
• Firm understanding of software licensing metrics
• Experience with a large software vendor
• Experience with contract management systems
• Experience with Cloud computing

Benefits:
At GEICO, we make sure you have the support and resources to leverage and develop your skills, secure your financial future, and take care of your health and well-being. GEICO continually seeks to provide a workplace where everyone can be their authentic self. To help achieve this goal, we support associate-led Employee Resource Groups that foster a true sense of community. Through GEICO’s competitive benefits offerings and various training and development opportunities, we have you covered with our Total Rewards Program* that includes:

• Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
• Tuition Assistance including Direct Billing and Reimbursement payment plan options
• Paid Training, Licensures, and Certificates

*Benefits may be different by location. Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.
**Coverage begins with the pay period after hire date. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

GEICO is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to cultivating an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO celebrates diversity and believes it is critical to our success. As such, we are committed to recruit, develop and retain the most talented individuals to join our team.
 

GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.

Annual Salary

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

Benefits:

As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:

• Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Training and Licensures

*Benefits may be different by location.  Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.