Contract Analyst / Administrative Business Analyst

Michigan State University is hiring a Contract Analyst to support contract administration, financial analysis, Fair Market Value research, and compliance oversight across MSU Health Care. The role maintains contract records, monitors contract milestones and finances, and coordinates with internal teams throughout the contract lifecycle.

What you'll do:

• Assist and Support with the preparation, review, redlining, routing, and execution of standardized contracts, amendments, and related agreements under the direction of the Contract Manager
• Assist and support with the preliminary (first pass) review and redlining of complex contracts and related agreements under the direction of the Contract Manager
• Maintain the contract management system (Contract Logix) and centralized contract repository
• Track critical contract dates including renewals, expirations, notice periods, and compliance requirements
• Monitor contract workflow status to ensure timely review and completion
• Review contract documentation for completeness, consistency, and adherence to organizational requirements
• Prepare contract summaries, abstracts, correspondence, and supporting documentation
• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal contract inquiries
• Support contract committee activities, including agenda preparation, meeting coordination, and documentation
• Conduct Fair Market Value (FMV) research and assist with report preparation
• Support financial analyses related to contracts, including ROI reviews, cost comparisons, and budget impact assessments
• Monitor contract expenditures and payments against approved budgets

What they're looking for:

• Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in a business-related field, finance, accounting or healthcare administration; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in contract administration, financial analysis, or business operations; experience with word processing, database, spreadsheet, presentation software and/or desktop publishing, web page software; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with contract administration, financial analysis, or business operations in a healthcare or complex organizational environment
• Knowledge of contract lifecycle management, compliance requirements, and financial documentation
• Experience reviewing contracts, analyzing financial information, and tracking contractual obligations and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and record-keeping skills
• Ability to interpret and analyze financial and contractual information and identify potential issues or discrepancies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments
• Experience handling confidential or sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment