Contracts Manager Specialist

Who We Are:

SEIU 775 Benefits Group’s mission is to improve the skills, health and stability of the caregiver workforce through innovation and high-quality benefits and programs. We intend to make caregiving a health care job of choice.

SEIU 775 Benefits Group’s mission is to improve the skills, health and stability of the caregiver workforce through innovation and high-quality benefits and programs. We intend to make caregiving a health care job of choice. We partner with workers, employers and industry stakeholders to collectively solve workforce problems through innovation, creativity and an evidence‑based approach. Together, we deliver high-quality benefits and services to support a growing caregiver workforce.

We are a nonprofit – passionate about revolutionizing the future of in‑home care, and are looking for others to join our smart, collaborative and kind team.

This role requires up to 10% presence at our Downtown Seattle headquarters, Standard business hours Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

For employees residing outside of the Seattle metropolitan area, remote work may be considered in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, , FL, OR, TN, VA, or WA. Final approval is determined through a management review process.

Full-Time, FLSA Exempt, Regular, Non-Union

Must be able to perform tasks that may require prolonged periods of sitting or standing, with or without reasonable accommodation.

The Contracts Management Specialist is responsible for leading our organization’s agreements and contracts processes. You will lead the full lifecycle of contract management for the SEIU 775 Benefits Group, its three associated Trusts, and Carina. The position will ensure our service vision is legally sound and socially impactful. This person will act as the strategic liaison between our internal teams and external business partners, ensuring every agreement maximizes value for our members while remaining strictly compliant with Washington State law.

• Lead our organization’s contract lifecycle by directing the end-to-end administration of MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, Conflict of Interest, and other contractual agreements.
• Serve as the subject matter expert and administrator for our contract lifecycle management (CLM) database, ensuring data integrity and optimizing workflows.
• Establish and refine internal policies that streamline contract preparation, ensuring accuracy-first documentation across the board.
• Analyze sourcing strategies and trends to mitigate risk.
• Partner with internal contract owners and guide negotiations that balance fiscal responsibility with mission-driven outcomes.
• Advise departments on contractual rights and obligations, translating complex legal jargon into actionable guidance for staff at all levels.
• Oversee vendor compliance, including COI (Certificate of Insurance) tracking.
• Reporting:
  Manage and distribute organizational filings, including Annual Reports.
• From time to time, perform other duties commensurate with the level of this position.

• 3-5+ years of direct experience in contract administration, administration or procurement in a legal environment.
• Demonstrated success in managing fluctuating case volumes, with the agility to pivot between high-intensity contract cycles and long-term operational projects or reporting during off-peak periods.
• A deep understanding of process improvement and the ability to audit complex documents for legal and operational readability.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office and hands-on experience with CLM software.
• Exceptional verbal and written skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships across diverse organizational hierarchies.
• Ability to problem solve and resolve complex contractual issues with minimal supervision.

• A degree in business, finance, accounting, related field or applicable work experience in contracting.
• Experience with Agiloft is a plus.
• Experience working in a Non-Profit, small but growing organization, or both.

• $89,356.91 to $

• Fully Paid Medical, Dental and Vision.
• 18 days PTO, 15 Sick days, 9 holidays, 1 floating holiday, 2 personal days.
• End of the year winter break; mid-year summer break and earned paid longevity sabbatical.
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan and 401(k) options.
• Fitness, cell phone, internet and furniture stipends.

SEIU 775 Benefits Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.