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Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Information Technology Contract Administrator will be responsible for managing and overseeing all IT contracts for healthcare services within the organization. This role requires a deep understanding of healthcare regulations, IT procurement, and contract management to ensure that all IT services and products are compliant, cost-effective, and aligned with the organization’s strategic goals.
Primary Accountabilities
• Serve as principal contracting advisor to IT Leadership in the acquisition planning process. Provide research and pertinent information to participate in decisions involving contractual matters.
• Serve as lead negotiator, generating bids, requests for information and perform as lead representative on contractual issues related to all Information Technology contracts.
• Analyze recommendations to formulate contracting strategies considering Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) programs versus local, competition maximization, pricing arrangements, subcontracting, and matters requiring unique acquisition techniques.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with IT vendors and service providers, ensuring compliance with healthcare industry standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with IT and healthcare stakeholders to identify needs and ensure that contracts meet those requirements.
• Monitor and analyze IT contract performance, ensuring that service levels and expectations are met
• Manage contract renewals, amendments, and termination processes in a timely and efficient manner.
• Stay abreast of changes in healthcare regulations and technology trends to adjust contract strategies accordingly.
• Work closely with the legal department to mitigate risks and resolve any contract-related issues.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Health Administration or related field
Licensure: N/A
Certification: N/A
Work Experience: Five years’ experience of Information Technology sourcing/contracting or leadership role in supply chain or Information Technology.
Work Experience in lieu of Education: Additional four years’ experience of Information Technology sourcing/contracting or leadership role in supply chain or Information Technology
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Experience negotiating with hardware, cloud services, Saas and hosted services.
• Proven Experience with HIPAA and NIST
• Extensive knowledge of IT software and hardware licensing models used by various vendors for total value management.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Masters of Business Administration or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
Licensure: N/A
Certification: Certified Contracts Manager (e.g. CCCM, CPCM).
Work Experience: N/A
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Experience with electronic bid platforms (e-RFx).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Majority of time involves sitting or standing; occasional walking, bending, stooping.
• Long periods of computer time or at workstation.
• Light work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without assistance.
• May be exposed to inside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting and/or low to moderate noise.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
• Workspace may vary from open to confined; on site or remote.
• May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.
Job :
Corporate ServicesOrganization :
Health First Shared Svcs IncPrimary Location :
United States- Florida – Brevard County- RockledgeSchedule :
Full-timeShift Times :
8:00 am – 5:00 pmJob Level :
Associate
