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The Transactions Contracting Team within the Legal Operations and Commercial Law division of GEICO’s Law Department is looking for a dynamic experienced 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.
Demonstrated ownership of customer portfolio
Demonstrated leadership of/within team
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.
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 executive leadership (C-suite) and responding to their inquiries and requests.
Required qualifications
JD and 5 years experience contract review/negotiation with sole decision making authority or 10 years experience contract review/negotiation with sole decision making authority
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
• Experience supporting internal customers in a corporate environment
Hybrid position 3 days a week in office.
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Annual Salary
$109,675.00 - $172,200.00The 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.
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Great Company: At GEICO, we help our customers through life’s twists and turns. Our mission is to protect people when they need it most and we’re constantly evolving to stay ahead of their needs.
We’re an iconic brand that thrives on innovation, exceeding our customers’ expectations and enabling our collective success. From day one, you’ll take on exciting challenges that help you grow and collaborate with dynamic teams who want to make a positive impact on people’s lives.
Great Careers: We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs, created with your career – and your potential – in mind. You’ll have access to industry leading training, certification assistance, career mentorship and coaching with supportive leaders at all levels.
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As part of our culture, we also offer employee engagement and recognition programs that reward the positive impact our work makes on the lives of our customers.
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Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being.Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance.Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.Supports flexibility- We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.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.
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