Contract Analyst - Bid Support

Location:

Bethpage, NY, US, 11714

Brand: Lightpath

Requisition #: 1324

Lightpath is one of the largest competitive local exchange carriers in the tri-state area. We own and operate our infrastructure "from the ground up" by deploying over 20,000 route miles connecting 13,500 on-net/LIT buildings, With a strong portfolio of cutting edge solutions for Internet, WAN, Voice, SD-WAN, Security & Cloud services, we enable Enterprise customers of all sizes the ability to react to new challenges while developing best practices for the future. With Lightpath’s continued focus on network excellence and a “customer first” service commitment, we are building a workforce of the best talent that will meet the needs of our customers and reflect the diverse communities we serve.

Job Summary

We are searching for a highly organized & detail-orientated Contract Analyst—Bid Support to join our legal team. In this role, you will provide support to stakeholders in connection with all bid submissions, develop bid-winning strategies, conduct research, write, and edit bid related information, and collaborate with other team members to ensure contractual data accuracy and bid continuity. Ideal candidates should demonstrate a sound understanding of the telecom industry, and be able to communicate with a range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Review and manage a variety of commercial agreements (e.g. Master Service agreements, services schedules, non-disclosure agreements, etc.) through to execution.
Create an abstract for sales and vendor agreements.
Manage all contract-related policies and controls (e.g. signing policy) and develop training materials to accompany such policies.
Manage and update all contract templates as necessary.
Perform special projects and other assignments as requested.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) or similar experience.
Bid Writing or content library experience preferred.
Telecom industry experience a plus.
Project management, particularly for end-to-end bid management.
Ability to meet consistently high-quality standards while leading a variety of projects and landmarks.
Excellent organizational and planning skills.
Solid MS office skills; Word and PowerPoint.
Excellent attention to detail.
Excellent social skills, including listening, verbal and written communications.
Easily establishes rapport with colleagues and partners at all levels.
Strong written English and proofreading skills.
Crafting persuasive and detailed proposals.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Excellent work ethic.
Superior organization, project management skills and attention to detail necessary to support and advise business units and ensure projects are completed in a timely and effective manner.
High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity and compliance.
Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, team environment with a business-focused approach.

Lightpath is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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