Contract Specialist

Job summary
For more than 11 years, Amazon Web Services (“AWS”) has been the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. AWS offers over 100 fully featured services to millions of active customers around the world, including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies, to power their infrastructure. This role will be within the larger World Wide Revenue Operations (WWRO) team which supports Sales, Marketing and Support teams within AWS.

The Contract Specialist will support AWS Professional Services and AWS Legal by operationalizing the contract creation process for Statements of Work (SOWs) and related contracting structures. We're looking for a motivated self-starter who's passionate about drafting and reviewing contracts, managing operational processes, analyzing trends and recommending and implementing process improvements.

This is a unique role, with similar functions to a business operations analyst and a contract analyst. The candidate will work side by side with AWS Legal to create SOWs and ensure they meet legal requirements. Additionally, you will support AWS Professional Services by providing operational and administrative guidance, enabling them to provide an outstanding customer experience.

The successful candidate must be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, like being continually challenged, demonstrate sound judgment, and attention to detail. You should have an interest in working in a space, where legal meets business.



Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have twelve employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 14 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.

Work/Life Balance
Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.

Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the SOW process, which includes drafting and reviewing SOWs to ensure alignment with business and legal requirements, gathering approvals, tracking status and communication between key parties.
• Retrieve and analyze data using Excel, Salesforce.com and other data management/BI Systems
• Support weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting
• Proactively identify and implement operational improvements and enhancements that meet business requirements
• Communicate daily with cross functional teams including Sales, Legal, Operations and Management
• Recruit, onboard, train and influence Contract Specialists
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures
• Drive continuous process improvement while developing relationships for long term solutions
• Conduct quality assurance audits
• Become the SOW creation subject matter expert

This position may be based in our AWS offices in Seattle, WA; Dallas, TX; Arlington, VA; Boston, MA; Denver, CO; Atlanta, GA; or Jersey City, NJ.

• 2 years of Salesforce Experience
• Strong attention to detail and excellent problem solving skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively across all functions and levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional team

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, visit US Disability Accommodations.

The pay range for this position in Colorado is $66,200 - $115,900/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon's internal or external careers site.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.