Job Description

Contract Specialist IV North America

An ideal candidate has a strong work ethic and is able to perform under pressure and tight deadlines.

The role requires outstanding verbal and written communication, both internally and externally. You must have effectively handled situations where internal policies/approvals are not clear and require additional research, critical thinking and problem solving skills.

You also need great collaboration skills and the ability to see the big picture in order to improve the organization with constructive feedback. You will be responsible for bringing multiple collaborators together (e.g., Sales, Legal, Business Approvers, Operations) to implement the most strategic and valued transactions within the company. You will work long hours under pressure with a very close-knit team. You will go through daily challenges as an individual and as a team, building strong relationships through shared experiences, all while working independently and maintaining autonomy.

The role will be difficult and demanding, but will also be a rewarding and fulfilling career opportunity.

What you’ll bring:

• 6+ years of experience in drafting and negotiating complex Federal, Public Sector and Commercial contracts.

• Active U.S. Government security clearance is preferred.

• Prior experience in high tech industry, systems integrator, consulting, or professional services industry preferred.

• Prior experience with Veteran Affairs, Department of Defense, and/or Intelligence Community preferred.

• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and analytical communication skills.

• Organized, detail oriented and time management skills.

• Experience drafting and negotiating complex contractual documents.

• Ability to work effectively under time critical deadlines.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

• National Contract Management Association certification (CFCM, CPCM) is a plus.

Responsibilities

The Contract Specialist IV leads and manages the contracting process end-to-end for strategic, complex transactions that meet regional criteria requiring Contract Specialist IV involvement. The Contract Specialist IV sets the overall direction for their assigned managed deal(s) and is responsible for the successful execution of the contracting process, ensuring consistency and adherence with Oracle strategy, commitments and goals as well as compliance with Oracle policies and procedures. The Contract Specialist IV facilitates and co-coordinates discussion amongst Sales and multiple Oracle functional partners (i.e. Deal Management, RevRec, Finance, Legal, OFD, Business Practices, Migrations, Order Management, etc.) to reach agreement on contracting terms in order to solve complex contracting scenarios and meet the specific needs of their assigned managed deal(s).

What you’ll do:

• Project manage complex contractual documents including, but not limited to, Master Agreements and Orders for customers and/or suppliers on the Federal, Public Sector and Commercial side for North America and Global entities.

• Monitor contract and business terms to mitigate Oracle's risk.

• Assist customers and/or suppliers, both internal and external, with contract interpretation, negotiations and administration of contractual documents including new business, extensions and terminations.

• Validate all aspects of contract packages for accuracy and compliance with Oracle's Business Practices and Business Approvals/Process while maintaining customer satisfaction and responsiveness.

• Anticipate problems and initiate actions to ensure contractual documents are processed efficiently.

• Prepare contractual documents status reports.

• Leading contributor individually and as a team member, providing direction and training to others.

• Work is non-routine and complex, involving the application of advanced technical/business skills in multiple lines of business.

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Disclaimer:

Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range: from $37.98 to $76.06 per hour; from $79,000 to $158,200 per annum. May be eligible for equity.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle’s differing products, industries and lines of business.

Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion

2. Short term disability and long term disability

3. Life insurance and AD&D

4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)

5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts

6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits

7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match

8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.

9. 11 paid holidays

10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.

11. Paid parental leave

12. Adoption assistance

13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan

14. Financial planning and group legal

15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

About Us

As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow’s technology to tackle today’s problems. True innovation starts with diverse perspectives and various abilities and backgrounds.

When everyone’s voice is heard, we’re inspired to go beyond what’s been done before. It’s why we’re committed to expanding our inclusive workforce that promotes diverse insights and perspectives.

We’ve partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector—and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity.

Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer a highly competitive suite of employee benefits designed on the principles of parity and consistency. We put our people first with flexible medical, life insurance and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.

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Disclaimer:

Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer*. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

* Which includes being a United States Affirmative Action Employer