Contract Specialist (Remote) Jobs

As part of the global Operations & Strategy team, Contract Specialists (CS) work with a dedicated sales team and contribute to business development objectives by managing the contracting process from start to finish. The CS is responsible for drafting & tailoring each contract, ensuring that the terms and license parameters meet the needs of the client and sales team while also complying with organizational standards and protocol. This role works closely with many internal stakeholders including Sales, Legal, Finance, and Administration. Successful CSs are detail-oriented and self-motivated, have excellent communication skills, and demonstrate exceptional multitasking ability under tight deadlines. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and be both process- and results-oriented.
Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate any subsequent changes or adjustments requested by Sales or Client and use discretion in determining course of action.
• Ensure internal and external client queries are fully resolved in a timely fashion with a high level of satisfaction.
• Independently draft all Tier 1 (<$500K or $250K for software) sales contracts in accordance with internal policies and best practices while crafting win/win solutions that meet the needs of both the business and the client. Exercise judgment throughout the contract drafting & negotiation process to resolve issues and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley controls.
• Manage the end-to-end contract process for renewals and new business, supporting a dedicated team of sales representatives and acting as the primary point of contact for contract strategy, drafting, and execution processes.
• Lead collaboration with Finance, Legal, Billing plus other stakeholders to review and align on complex contracts as needed.
• Participate in regular pipeline review sessions with sales team to advise on optimal commercial approach, set expectations, and proactively address potential contractual risks and challenges that might delay or complicate signature.
• Analyze account information, license parameters, and contract terms with extreme attention to detail in order to support the sales team with proposals for pricing, cross-selling, and/or renewals.
• Complete primary review of and validate all executed contracts, confirming compliance with internal policies and best practices. Ensure all information required for order submission is documented and accurate.
• Maintain accurate client data throughout CRM and different systems, ensure pricing and allocations are correct, and document pertinent transaction details. Ensure consistency and accuracy for all stages of the sales cycle.

• Strong teamwork and customer service orientation. Highly responsive and proactive in issue identification, communication, and managing expectations.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships.
• Highly organized, with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Demonstrates good judgment in problem-solving and issue escalation.
• Extremely detail-oriented and meticulous
• Undergraduate/first-level degree (e.g., Bachelor’s degree) in finance, business administration, information systems, management, or other relevant area.
• Minimum 3 years contract-related experience, preferably in an procurement, finance, legal or sales support role
• Highly motivated and results-driven.
• Experience working with Salesforce CRM and/or Apttus is strongly desired.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizen status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody’s also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email [email protected]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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Moody’s is a developmental culture where we value candidates who are willing to grow. So, if you are excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, please apply! You may be a perfect fit for this role or other open roles.

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For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $ [53,800] to $ [78,100], depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.