Contract Analyst

The position will involve in Request for Proposal (RFP) and Statement of Work (SoW) preparation, review and organize area contracts, ensure contract compliance and deliverable adherence for contracts, ensure compliance with deliverable review and acceptance processes for fiscal accountability through the correct approval process of vendor invoices, lead in the completion of audit responses, working directly with the Technical and Business Owners to ensure auditors receive requested information, as well as track respond to audit remediation activities serve as liaison. Specific contracts directly supported include Altarum, Netsmart, Perkin Elmer, MPHI, KL&A, ImageTrend, Client Informatics and LexisNexis . Additionally, this role serves as a lead in the development of Statements of Work for contracts which may require amendment in support of IT services.

• Interview Process: Virtual Interview via MS Teams video. Please use laptop and be prepared so share screen if asked. Use of headphones is strongly discouraged. A screenshot photo of candidate will be required for any Teams interviews as well as a vendor present at beginning of interview to validate candidate.
• Duration: 1 Year with likely extension.
• Remote or On-site: Candidates MUST be local or relocate at their own expense with NO delays. Will need to be onsite starting day 1 for hybrid work schedule. NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION.

Top Skills & Years of Experience:

• 8-11 years of experience as a Contract Analyst performing the procurement activities:
• Development of Statements of Work (SOW)
• Ability to analyze business needs and solutions to determine deliverables to be included in SOW's or RFPs (e.g., Contract legal terms and conditions, disaster recovery)
• Azure DevOps. (Reports, dashboards and metrics for tracking status of procurement work items)
• Experience in Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Change (RFCs), Invitations to Negotiate (ITNs), Proposals for Change (PFCs), Contract Change Notices (CCNs)

Skills Required

• 8-11 years of experience as a Contract Analyst performing the procurement activities:
• Development of Statements of Work (SOW) and review and validate with customers, vendors, and procurement staff.
• Review contracts for compliance with Procurement standards.
• Leading and providing updates and status on procurement related tasks to project managers, management and others as needed.
• Ability to analyze business needs and solutions to determine deliverables to be included in SOW's or RFPs (e.g. Contract legal terms and conditions, disaster recovery)
• Monitors, reviews, and validates IT contract and procurement documentations for the agency
• Maintain the procurement tasks and maintain work status in Azure DevOps. Develop reports, dashboards and metrics for tracking status of procurement work items.
• Experience in Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Change (RFCs), Invitations to Negotiate (ITNs), Proposals for Change (PFCs), Contract Change Notices (CCNs)
• Prepare templates, standards documents to improve procurement processes
• Thorough understanding of purchasing processes
• Research, compiles, and analyzes data on new and existing contracts and provide recommendations for problem resolution.
• Maintain the log of payment made on the vendor invoices.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within information technology, specifically, system development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Experience in dealing with customer, vendors, conflict analysis and resolution