Contract Analyst IV

Bowman has an opportunity for a Contract Analyst IV to join our team in Reston, Virginia.  

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Supports the Legal Department by administering and optimizing the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform while ensuring contracts are legally sound, compliant with corporate standards, and aligned with business objectives. This role bridges Legal, Business Operations, Finance, and other corporate functions to enable efficient, technology-driven contract workflows—from contract inception through execution, tracking, and renewal.

Leadership and Direction

• Serve as a functional owner and subject matter expert for the CLM platform (Summize), supporting Legal and business teams in the use of contract technology.
• Partner closely with in-house attorneys to implement and continuously improve standardized, scalable contract workflows.
• Act as a liaison between Legal, Business Operations, Finance, and other stakeholders to resolve contractual issues and improve process efficiency.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Administer the CLM system, including user access, permissions, workflow configuration, troubleshooting, and system enhancements.
• Design and implement automated approval workflows based on contract value, risk profile, and stakeholder requirements.
• Maintain and curate a global library of contract templates and “gold standard” clauses to support efficient drafting and negotiation.
• Build and maintain CLM dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators such as contract cycle time, bottlenecks, renewals, and compliance.
• Oversee contract lifecycle management, ensuring accurate tracking of key dates, renewals, expirations, and execution status.
• Conduct training sessions and provide ongoing support to Legal and business teams on CLM usage and contract best practices.

Do the Work

• Perform detailed reviews and edits of contracts, including MSAs, project agreements, Statements of Work (SOWs), NDAs, and client-form agreements, both within and outside the CLM platform.
• Collaborate with in-house attorneys and business stakeholders to negotiate contract terms that balance legal risk and business objectives.
• Identify legal and financial risks in contract language and ensure adherence to company policies, standards, and risk tolerance.
• Ensure contracts are prepared, reviewed, approved, and executed accurately and efficiently.

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.  
• Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Reduction in contract turnaround time from initial draft to execution.
• 100% compliance with required “must-have” legal clauses.
• Increased utilization of standardized templates and approved clauses.
• High adoption rate of automated approval workflows versus manual processing.
• Accuracy and completeness of contract data, including renewals and expirations, in the CLM system.
• Positive stakeholder feedback from Legal, Business, and Finance partners.
• Timely and accurate delivery of CLM dashboards and KPI reports.
• Successful identification and mitigation of legal and financial risks in contracts.
• Effective resolution time for contractual discrepancies.
• Participation and completion rates for CLM training sessions.
• Legal and contractual analysis.
• Legal technology administration.
• Process optimization and automation.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Eight or more (8+) years of experience in contract administration, legal operations, or paralegal work.
• Hands-on experience with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software (e.g., Summize, Ironclad, Conga).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience building workflows, reports, and dashboards within a CLM platform strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of MSAs, SOWs, project agreements, client-form contracts, and NDAs.

Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.

A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.

• May be eligible for remote work arrangements.
• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds. 
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

Bowman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.

Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

If you have any questions about the application process, please email recruiting@bowman.com.