Contracts Manager

Established in 1980, GLFHC is a mission-driven, multi-site nonprofit healthcare organization employing more than 700 staff and serving communities throughout the Merrimack Valley. We provide comprehensive, patient-centered care and proudly sponsor the Lawrence Family Medicine Residency Program.

As the Contracts Manager, you'll lead the administration and oversight of contracts that support GLFHC's grant-funded programs. Reporting to the Director of Grants Administration, you'll supervise Contracts Specialists, manage contract compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support successful grant implementation and minimize organizational risk.

• →Lead Contract Administration: Oversee the full lifecycle of grant-related contracts and agreements, including review, execution, amendments, renewals, monitoring, and closeout.
• →Manage and Develop Staff: Supervise Contracts Specialists, establish priorities, provide coaching, and support professional development.
• →Ensure Compliance: Monitor compliance with contractual obligations, funder requirements, and applicable federal, state, and organizational regulations.
• →Support Grant-Funded Programs: Partner with Project Leads, Finance, Compliance, and Procurement teams to monitor deliverables, milestones, and reporting requirements.
• →Manage Risk: Identify contractual, operational, financial, and compliance risks and escalate concerns appropriately.
• →Drive Process Improvement: Develop and maintain contract management procedures, templates, tracking systems, documentation standards, and internal controls.
• →Oversee Partner Agreements: Support the administration of subrecipient and partner agreements and maintain accurate contract records and reporting.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in contracts administration, grants management, procurement, compliance, finance, legal operations, or a related field.
• Experience reviewing, administering, and monitoring contracts and agreements.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, internal controls, documentation standards, and compliance monitoring.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders while exercising sound judgment and maintaining confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new software and funder systems.

• Experience with federal, state, local, or private grant-funded programs.
• Experience in healthcare, community health, nonprofit, government, or other regulated environments.
• Familiarity with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200).
• Familiarity with HRSA requirements and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operations.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience.