Contracting Specialist

Overview

Description
This is OUR story... and YOUR next chapter

This is OUR story... and YOUR next chapter. At HCA Healthcare, our Digital Transformation and Innovation (DT&I) team is redefining what’s possible in inpatient care. By leveraging the power of artificial intelligence, automation, and digital technologies, DT&I is helping drive meaningful improvements in clinical outcomes, reduce manual workload, and expand the reach of our care teams. If you're passionate about using technology to improve human life, this is where your work truly matters.

What you will accomplish in this role

This position supports the DT&I contracting function by coordinating, preparing, routing, and tracking contract documentation for digital and innovation-related technology engagements. The Contract Specialist ensures contract packages are complete, accurate, and moved forward in a timely manner. This position also maintains contract data, supports reporting needs, and contributes to process improvement and analysis activities that enhance DT&I’s ability to evaluate contracting effectiveness and support innovation pod stage gates.

The Specialist is responsible for overseeing the assembly of contracting packages, submittal within the relevant systems, and facilitation of administrative activities throughout the contract lifecycle. This includes working with DT&I business owners, potential vendors, ITG Contracting, Legal, and other internal parties involved in the process. Success will be defined as the timely and accurate completion of contract packages, clear and proactive communication with stakeholders, and consistent support of DT&I’s contracting needs across all stages of the innovation lifecycle.

• Prepare, review, and process routine agreements, approval requests, and other related documentation using approved templates
• Assemble contract packages by gathering required forms and supporting materials from internal teams and vendors
• Act as a central point of contact for internal stakeholders and vendors regarding required documentation, pending approvals, status updates, and next steps
• Support reporting and light analysis on cycle times, volumes, accuracy, and contract activity that informs stage-gate reviews
• Identify recurring documentation or process issues and recommend improvements to templates or information requirements
• Assist in updating reference materials, standard operating procedures, and job aids related to contract preparation and routing
• Maintain accurate contract metadata and perform validation and cleanup across repositories
• Collaborate with internal partners such as the ITG Contracting team, Legal, DT&I Risk Pod, and others in execution of DT&I contracting related activities
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to enhance speed and accuracy in the contracting process
• Support other Value Tracking Analysis and Solutions initiatives or projects as needed

• Bachelor's degree - Required
• 3+ years of experience in contract administration or legal operations – Required
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) - Required
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) - Required
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills - Preferred
• Experience with contract lifecycle management systems - Preferred
• Familiarity with technology or healthcare-related contracting - Preferred
• Exposure to project support or process improvement methodologies - Preferred

• Nashville, TN area (near Centennial Park)
• Onsite: M-F, 8am – 5pm

• Occasional Travel:
  The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis.

• Not offered, now or in the future

At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to fostering a culture of growth that allows you to build the career of a lifetime. We encourage you to apply for our Contracting Specialist today. We review all applications promptly, and qualified candidates will be contacted to continue the process. Join us!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.