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Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.
A Day in the Life
At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.
In your role as a Senior Contract Analyst at Medtronic, you will embrace a diverse range of duties and opportunities each day. This role will focus on delivering seamless end-to-end contract lifecycle management, ensuring the accurate and timely administration of contracts in alignment with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
You will work in close partnership with internal stakeholders such as sales leadership, offer development, legal partners, and downstream operations partners to uphold the highest standards of contract integrity and performance.
You will be tasked to provide guidance and support to business partners, driving compliance and minimizing risk as well as bringing visibility to contractual performance. Your role is pivotal to enable informed decision-making leading to optimal contract outcomes.
As part of the U.S. Pricing and Contracting team, you will play a crucial role ensuring seamless contract construction, execution, and downstream performance management. This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and has a passion for driving business success.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
- End-to-End Contract Lifecycle Management: Oversees the full lifecycle of customer agreements from initial creation and negotiation through execution, compliance monitoring, and renewal. Ensures contract activities align with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
- Contract Drafting, Redlining, and Administration: Develops, drafts, and redlines complex terms and conditions to ensure clarity, compliance, and alignment with business strategies. Manages contract execution and ongoing administration to maintain accuracy and data integrity.
- Proposal Development, Negotiation, and Customer Engagement: Leads proposal preparation and supports negotiations to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes with customers. Acts as a key liaison to ensure customer requirements are understood, documented, and fulfilled within contractual frameworks.
- Bid Preparation, Reporting, and Data Management: Prepares bids and processes contract specifications, progress updates, and related documentation. Compiles and analyzes historical and current data to advise management on contractual obligations, performance trends, and decision-making.
- Legal Partnership and Standards Governance: Collaborates closely with Legal partners to ensure all agreements adhere to corporate standards, approved templates, and regulatory requirements. Supports continuous improvement of contract language quality and consistency.
- Supporting Contract Compliance and Performance: Monitors contract compliance, identifies risks, and provides clear reporting to management and senior leaders. Utilizes contract performance metrics to support data-driven decision-making and recommends enhancements to metric dashboards and reporting capabilities.
- Technology and Process Enablement: Evaluates contracts and processes to identify and implement simplification and harmonization while influencing stakeholders toward unified standards. Contributes as a subject matter expert to guide technology initiatives to ensure efficient and effective processes, digital/AI tools, and operational scalability.
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent with 6+ years of relevant experience in Contracts or Pricing or equivalent experience (OR Associate's Degree with 4+ years experience OR Baccalaureate Degree with 2+ years experience).
Nice to Have
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Math, or a related field
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment with high attention to detail; works independently and takes full ownership of projects from start to finish.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, relationship‑building, and interpersonal skills, with experience collaborating across cross‑functional teams and negotiating complex contracts or pricing agreements.
- Experience in sales, marketing, purchasing, medical device, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or related industries, including familiarity with contract lifecycle management systems (e.g., Conga, Icertis).
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Recruitment Fraud Alert
We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind:
Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses.
Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate.
If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments.
If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at AskHR@medtronic.com.
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD): $84,000.00 - $126,000.00
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others). The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 10 Aug 2026
Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.
A Day in the Life
At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.
In your role as a Senior Contract Analyst at Medtronic, you will embrace a diverse range of duties and opportunities each day. This role will focus on delivering seamless end-to-end contract lifecycle management, ensuring the accurate and timely administration of contracts in alignment with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
You will work in close partnership with internal stakeholders such as sales leadership, offer development, legal partners, and downstream operations partners to uphold the highest standards of contract integrity and performance.
You will be tasked to provide guidance and support to business partners, driving compliance and minimizing risk as well as bringing visibility to contractual performance. Your role is pivotal to enable informed decision-making leading to optimal contract outcomes.
As part of the U.S. Pricing and Contracting team, you will play a crucial role ensuring seamless contract construction, execution, and downstream performance management. This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and has a passion for driving business success.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
- End-to-End Contract Lifecycle Management: Oversees the full lifecycle of customer agreements from initial creation and negotiation through execution, compliance monitoring, and renewal. Ensures contract activities align with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
- Contract Drafting, Redlining, and Administration: Develops, drafts, and redlines complex terms and conditions to ensure clarity, compliance, and alignment with business strategies. Manages contract execution and ongoing administration to maintain accuracy and data integrity.
- Proposal Development, Negotiation, and Customer Engagement: Leads proposal preparation and supports negotiations to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes with customers. Acts as a key liaison to ensure customer requirements are understood, documented, and fulfilled within contractual frameworks.
- Bid Preparation, Reporting, and Data Management: Prepares bids and processes contract specifications, progress updates, and related documentation. Compiles and analyzes historical and current data to advise management on contractual obligations, performance trends, and decision-making.
- Legal Partnership and Standards Governance: Collaborates closely with Legal partners to ensure all agreements adhere to corporate standards, approved templates, and regulatory requirements. Supports continuous improvement of contract language quality and consistency.
- Supporting Contract Compliance and Performance: Monitors contract compliance, identifies risks, and provides clear reporting to management and senior leaders. Utilizes contract performance metrics to support data-driven decision-making and recommends enhancements to metric dashboards and reporting capabilities.
- Technology and Process Enablement: Evaluates contracts and processes to identify and implement simplification and harmonization while influencing stakeholders toward unified standards. Contributes as a subject matter expert to guide technology initiatives to ensure efficient and effective processes, digital/AI tools, and operational scalability.
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent with 6+ years of relevant experience in Contracts or Pricing or equivalent experience (OR Associate's Degree with 4+ years experience OR Baccalaureate Degree with 2+ years experience).
Nice to Have
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Math, or a related field
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment with high attention to detail; works independently and takes full ownership of projects from start to finish.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, relationship‑building, and interpersonal skills, with experience collaborating across cross‑functional teams and negotiating complex contracts or pricing agreements.
- Experience in sales, marketing, purchasing, medical device, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or related industries, including familiarity with contract lifecycle management systems (e.g., Conga, Icertis).
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Recruitment Fraud Alert
We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind:
Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses.
Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate.
If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments.
If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at AskHR@medtronic.com.
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD): $84,000.00 - $126,000.00
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others). The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Contract Analyst
Confirm the degree requirement is explicit
H-1B approval for contract analyst roles depends on the position requiring a specific bachelor's degree. Listings that say 'bachelor's preferred' rather than 'required' weaken the specialty occupation argument. Target roles where the degree requirement is clearly stated.
Focus on industries with established sponsorship track records
Consulting firms, healthcare systems, defense contractors, and large technology companies sponsor contract analysts most consistently. These employers have immigration counsel in place and understand the LCA and I-129 process, reducing approval risk for your petition.
Align your degree field to the job description
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree directly relates to the role. A business administration, finance, supply chain, or legal studies degree maps cleanly to contract analyst duties. Engineering or unrelated degrees may require additional documentation to establish the connection.
Ask about sponsorship early, not after the offer
Raising visa sponsorship after an offer is extended can slow hiring decisions or create friction. Mentioning your visa needs during early conversations filters out non-sponsoring employers and signals transparency, which most corporate legal and procurement teams appreciate.
Understand the LCA process your employer will file
Before your H-1B petition, your employer files a Labor Condition Application certifying the wage and working conditions. Knowing this step exists helps you have informed conversations with HR and sets realistic expectations for the timeline between offer and start date.
Australian citizens should apply directly without waiting for H-1B
The E-3 visa is available year-round, has no lottery, and is consistently undersubscribed. Contract analyst roles at U.S. employers qualify when the specialty occupation requirement is met. This is often the faster path compared to waiting for H-1B cap season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a contract analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Contract analyst positions generally qualify, but the job description matters. USCIS requires that the role normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as business, finance, supply chain management, or legal studies. Generalist descriptions that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field can create problems during adjudication. The stronger the connection between the degree requirement and the daily duties, the cleaner the petition.
Which employers sponsor contract analysts for H-1B visas most consistently?
Large consulting firms, defense contractors, hospital systems, and enterprise technology companies file the most contract analyst H-1B visa petitions. These employers have established immigration programs and in-house or retained counsel familiar with specialty occupation arguments for business and legal roles. You can browse verified sponsoring employers hiring contract analysts directly on Migrate Mate, which filters job listings by visa sponsorship eligibility.
Can I get an H-1B as a contract analyst if my degree is in engineering or an unrelated field?
It depends on how the job description is written and whether your engineering background applies to the contract work. If the role involves technical contracts, procurement of specialized equipment, or vendor management in a technical field, an engineering degree may map logically to the position. USCIS evaluates the nexus between degree field and job duties, so a well-documented petition explaining the connection is essential. An immigration attorney can assess your specific situation.
What is the H-1B approval rate for business analyst and contract analyst roles?
USCIS does not publish approval rates broken down by specific job title, but business and financial operations roles generally see approval rates in the 80 to 90 percent range when petitions are properly documented. Requests for Evidence are more common for roles where the specialty occupation argument is thin, such as positions that list broad degree requirements. Strong employer documentation and a precise job description reduce RFE risk significantly.
Is an E-3 visa a realistic option for Australian contract analysts?
Yes. The E-3 visa covers contract analyst positions at U.S. employers when the role meets the specialty occupation standard, which requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The E-3 has a 10,500 annual allocation that has never been fully used, so there is no lottery and applications can be filed at any time of year. Australians can apply directly at a U.S. consulate in Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth without going through a cap period.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Contract Analyst jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.