The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. We are the largest non-governmental provider of social services in America and every year, we help over 30 million Americans overcome poverty, homelessness, addiction, economic hardships, loneliness, and exploitation through a wide range of programs and services.

Our Legal Department at the Eastern Territorial Headquarters in West Nyack, NY has an opening for a Contract Analyst.  The Contract Analyst reviews legal documents for potential contractual concerns with regulatory requirements and The Salvation Army mission, program guidelines and policies.  The Analyst determines edits and revisions; discusses potential concerns and modifications with the submitter, Staff Attorneys and General Counsel. This individual will develop a clear, concise, and accurate summary for the corporate signatory and unit leaders; and then prepares them for execution on behalf of The Salvation Army.

This position requires approximately 35 hours of work per week and is onsite.

Document Management

• Review, modify and identify potential issues in legal corporate documents, contracts, agreements, and applications;
• Review, process and prepare written and electronic applications and contractual agreements as submitted by commands to ensure compliance with both regulatory authorities and The Salvation Army mission, program guidelines and policies;
• Make recommendations for contractual revisions within established guidelines, and policies for contractual issues.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Track contractual agreements, amendments and compare documents with prior submissions to note modifications;
• Maintain records and document evidence of internal and external engagements;

Record-keeping and Reporting

• Ensure documentation of all correspondence and actions is current;
• Maintain compliance with all policy, regulatory and procedural guidelines.
• Working knowledge of The Salvation Army structure, policy, and procedures
• Participate in function area training, projects, and special initiatives.
• Assist the Secretary and Assistant Legal Secretary as requested to maintain smooth flow of communication within and without Legal Department

•  Bachelor's degree
• 3-5 years of related experience
• Must be collaborative, helpful, team-oriented, flexible and willing to learn.
• Experience working with federal funding agencies in the area of grant administration preferred.
• Paralegal Certification preferred
• New York State Notary Public certification preferred
• Excellent attention to detail required
• Strong computer skills required (Microsoft Office Word & Excel, Lotus Notes, Adobe Pro), internet and email applications.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and work independently
• Ability to make good decisions and handle confidential information appropriately, while holding high ethical standards for self, work, and others
• Critical thinker who can assess, prepare, and review necessary materials to coordinate multi-state and federal contracts
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required, with special care given to interpersonal communication
• Must be able to interpret and develop clear, concise, and accurate written summaries and reports

What We Offer

• Generous Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• TSA paid Life Insurance for Employees
• Additional life insurance options for employees
• On-site cafeteria
• Paid Time Off – Vacation, Sick, Personal days
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Non-contributory Pension Plan
• Professional Development
• Education Assistance
• Free, on-site Fitness Center
• Federal holidays
• Opportunities to give back and support our communities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.