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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 Lead - Contract Development (725236)

Client: NC -

Last day to apply: 12/22

Initial Term: 12 Months+

Tentative start date:  ASAP

Interview mode
:  Webcam/In-Person

Work location:   Remote

Job Description:

IT Vendor Management Specialist Lead 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 Lead.  

The IT Vendor Contract Development and Compliance Specialist (IT-VCDCL) will be responsible for leading the effort 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-VCDCL plays a pivotal role in leading a team of IT Vendor Management Contract Specialists who support 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 Lead provide oversite and 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 will 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 leading 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

Lead 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

Lead 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 

Support 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
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

Skill Matrix

DHHS IT Vendor Management Specialist Lead - Contract Development (725236)

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

7

Ability to provide project management support and manage the day-to-day vendor and contract activities to ensure desired outcomes

Required

7

Previous experience in a Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), Procurement and/or Vendor Management environment a plus

Required

7

Previous experience with process optimization

Required

7

Knowledge of Project Management principles and best practices

Required

7

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects, function in a fast-paced moving, constantly changing, deadline-driven environment

Required

7

Extensive knowledge of Business Analysis (BA) principles and best practices

Required

7

Knowledge of IT TPRM principles and best practices

Required

5

Knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) principles and best practices

Required

7

Skills in persuasion, negotiation, relationship management, and conflict resolution, as well as effective oral and written communication at all levels

Required

7

Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports and/or legal documents.

Required

7

Proficient use of Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Access and Adobe software

Required

10

Superior quantitative and analytical skills

Required

7

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

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