JOB DESCRIPTION
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 Services
Corporate Services
Organization :
Health First Shared Svcs Inc
Primary Location :
United States- Florida - Brevard County- Rockledge
Schedule : Full-time
Full-time
Shift Times :
8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm
Job Level : Associate
Associate