| DHHS IT Vendor Management Specialist Contract Development and Compliance at Remote, Remote, USA |
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| From: Dheeraj, webgeosolutions [email protected] Reply to: [email protected] Greetings from Web Geo Solutions, LLC. We have an exciting new job opportunity with our direct client, matching your skills. Please review the job description and respond with all the requested details if you are interested. Job Details JOB ID: DHHS IT Vendor Management Specialist Contract Development and Compliance (722926) Client: NC - Last day to apply: 11/8 Initial Term: 12 Months+ Tentative start date: ASAP Interview mode: Webcam/In-Person Work location: Remote Job Description: IT Vendor Management Specialist Contract Development and Compliance Job Description NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Health Benefits (DHB) Contract Management and Procurements Unit seeks an IT Contract Development and Compliance Specialist. The IT Vendor Contract Development and Compliance Specialist (IT-VCDCS) will be responsible for ensuring that the impact of new or upgraded IT systems contracts are effectively managed to support the delivery of desired business and technology outcomes and that IT contracts are developed in alignment with vendor performance management expectations and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) outcome-based certification requirements. The IT-VCDCS plays a pivotal role in supporting contract and program stakeholders by providing guidance and expertise on the Vendor performance program and framework and serves as a Medicaid Enterprise System (MES) program liaison throughout the procurement process. Additionally, the Specialist has responsibility for supporting DHB business units with contract and amendment development; participating in the evaluation process for competitive solicitations; performance metric education; and risk mitigation. The Specialist will support multiple projects within DHB to support the NC Medicaid Program. The role will also support a variety of IT vendors, Information Technology Division (ITD) and DHHS Department of Information Technology (DIT). This role may interface with DHB leadership, staff, DHHS Subject Matter Experts (SME), and other stakeholders as required to complete the work. This role is focused on managing and monitoring integration efforts and compliance. Participation in drafting procurement documentation (e.g., Requests for Information, Invitations for Bids, Requests for Proposals and Requests for Quotes) is a key aspect. Interface with business stakeholders will occur daily. Key Responsibilities As a member of the DHB Contract Management and Procurements Unit, work includes consulting with DHB leadership, business owners, and other stakeholders in obtaining contract services, technical consulting services, facilitating evaluations, training, guidance and recommendations for improving procurement operations, while ensuring fiscal responsibility. I. Contract Development and Procurement Management Resolve contractual and interpretive differences between vendors and business units Develop procurement documents and recommend procurement strategies Provide support to ensure contract objectives align with key stakeholders expectations and provide project status throughout the contract development phases Knowledge of IT procurement best practices, rules and regulations, Division policies and procedures, and market conditions Evaluate and analyze bids, coordinate source selection activities and recommend award Exhibit strategic thinking capability with strong leadership and negotiation skills Perform risk analysis and recommend action to minimize risk Participate in vendor protests regarding vendor selection and contract awards Perform analysis of total cost of ownership of IT commodities, services and equipment Lead the execution of the strategic sourcing methodology for high-value, complex requisitions, collaborating with State Procurement and end-users as required / appropriate Apply sound business judgment and work in a deadline-oriented environment II. IT Contract Management Review and assist with negotiating contracts and contract amendments, in all areas of complexity, with minimal supervision Provide recommendations on business risks to contract owners, coordinate appropriate additional reviews from departments such as Security, depending on contract type Ensure compliance with Federal/State Policies and Standard Operating Procedures Evaluate vendor documents to determine acceptability based on business unit needs and Federal/State standards Develop and promote strategic partnerships with stakeholders III. IT Contract Monitoring Organize, deconstruct, interpret and monitor contracts and clauses to drive standardization Contribute to the identification of opportunities for improving the operation of the contract Contribute to the identification of instances where contract requirements have not been met, addressing remedial action Recommend future remedial or corrective action in alignment with the Terms and Conditions of the contract Assist in drafting contract documentation and related correspondence for audit and management purposes IV. Program Management Assist in the planning, design and implementation of a Vendor Performance Management program including the policy, framework and procedures Contribute and execute overall strategy and vision of the Vendor Management team (VMU) Review vendor risk assessment outputs to ensure risk has been appropriately assessed Aid in design, creation and delivery of VMU training to internal stakeholders Ensure VMU documents and activities are performed in compliance with applicable laws, regulatory standards and company policies and procedures Participate in teams preparation and involvement in regulatory examinations Challenge and provide process improvement strategies on existing procedures and processes across the team to achieve efficiencies Understand Business Continuity Planning, Inherent Risk and Entity Level Controls If you are interested, please reply with below details for further evaluation Please send all the requested below information for consideration 1. Contact details (and employer details if C2C) Your full legal name (Must match with state issued ID or passport) Phone number Personal email id (this same id should be used to send E-RTR after submission) Desired hourly rate (above max advertised rate is not considered): W2: $ C2C: $ Work Status (H1B, EAD, GC, US Citizen), please attach a copy of work authorization: If H1B, who holds the visa (contact details, please include name, phone number and email) If selected, how soon would you be available to start Have you ever worked for this client If so, please provide team name, project name, reason for leaving and when the engagement ended. Upon selected, employment is subjected to 7- year national criminal background check. Will you be able to attend In-Person interview (Yes or No) Your current address Are you available to be on-site at clients location for the duration of the project Note: Payment for all approved hours will be paid at the straight hourly rate regardless of the total hours worked (regular and overtime hours) by the engaged resource. Do you accept this requirement Upon selection, candidate must be able to provide three (3) references from prior engagements before a final decision is made. Do you accept this requirement LinkedIn profile URL 2. Skill Matrix DHHS IT Vendor Management Specialist Contract Development and Compliance (722926) Skill Required / Desired Amount in years Your actual Experience in years (Please fill all of them) Knowledge of Enterprise IT Systems, system integration principles and associated change management best practices. Required 5 Ability to provide project management support and manage the day-to-day vendor and contract activities to ensure desired outcomes Required 5 Previous experience in a Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), Required 5 Procurement and/or Vendor Management environment a plus Previous experience with process optimization Required 5 Knowledge of Project Management principles and best practices Required 5 Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects, function in a fast-paced moving, constantly changing, deadline- driven environment Required 5 Extensive knowledge of Business Analysis (BA) principles and best practices Required 5 Knowledge of IT TPRM principles and best practices Required 3 Knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) principles and best practices Required 5 Skills in persuasion, negotiation, relationship management, and conflict resolution, as well as effective oral and written communication at all levels Required 5 Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports and/or legal documents. Required 5 Proficient use of Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Access and Adobe software Required 7 Superior quantitative and analytical skills Required 5 3. 4. Your resume in MS Word format, copy of any relevant certifications & copy of work authorization (H1B/GC/EAD). Please check the other positions that are currently open with several NC State agencies http://www.indeed.com/cmp/Web-Geo-Solutions,-LLC/jobs Keywords: business analyst information technology green card wtwo microsoft Idaho North Carolina |
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