VLS Systems Inc · 1 day ago
Must be local to WI Only || Senior Business Analyst Contract
Wisconsin, United States
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expVLS Systems Inc is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to manage vendor contracts and improve contract management processes. The role involves coordinating with various teams to establish contract objectives, maintain databases, and analyze market trends while ensuring competitive pricing and effective communication with stakeholders.
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Hiring Manager
Kris Nanda
Responsibilities
Coordinate with Business Relationship and DAS-Procurement team members to identify contracting requirements for inclusion in Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposal (RFPs), etc
Establish contract management objectives, procedures, templates, and workflow processes for vendor contracts and deliverable schedules for Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Professional Service Agreements, Statements of Work (SOWs), Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), Amendments, etc
Maintain a contract management database with executed contracts / agreements and vendor information, as well as contracts / agreements that are under development but are not yet active. Additionally, track obligations, deliverables, and change notes.Manage and control access to documents, as appropriate
Coordinate with Corporation Counsel, DAS-Risk Management, DAS-Procurement, Audit Services etc. to develop and insert appropriate legal protections in contracts, as warranted
Develop a knowledge base of negotiating strategies, best practices, and negotiation personnel and teams
Administer commercial and financial arrangements with vendors to include billing, invoicing, performance incentives, and remedies, where appropriate
Collaborate with vendors and key stakeholders to establish clear contract change control processes
Coordinate, as needed with other key County stakeholder departments / divisions (e.g., Audit Services, Comptroller, DAS-Procurement, DAS-Office of Economic Inclusion, etc.) on vendor performance oversight
Continually improve processes, procedures, workflow, and organizational structures for contract management
Understand relevant market trends and vendors. Track, gather, and analyze market and industry data
Effectively communicate a clear and concise contract overview (e.g., summary of key contract terms, risks, opportunities, service delivery guidelines, etc.) to stakeholders. Provide clarity on contract elements when required
Responsible for ensuring pricing is and remains competitive.Identify cooperative agreements applicable to initiatives
Manage contract review meetings to ensure delivery against objectives and contract budgets. Develop regular reports on contract milestones, execution, and risk, and inform internal customers, vendors, and management of activities and progress through regular written and verbal communication
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or Above – Area of specialization/major: Business, Information Technology, Paralegal, Pre-Law
Five or more years of experience – Contract Management or Paralegal Work – Experience with negotiating and managing contract life cycles, with an emphasis on technology or IT service agreements
Contract Management or Paralegal Work – Experience with negotiating and managing contract life cycles, with an emphasis on technology or IT service agreements
Knowledge of best practices for IT contract negotiation tactics and strategies
Able to determine contractual and financial exposure and negotiate contracts
Bridge communications between IT and business organizations, with a focus on developing an understanding of how to structure contracts to deliver against business needs and goals
Preferred
Knowledge of contracting trends, licensing models, traditional and emerging contract and vendor performance models
Strong project and process management skills with the ability to manage multiple vendors and multiple contracts, as well as a wide range of tasks
Able to understand contract risks and to work with other parts of the organization in crafting tactics and strategies for risk mitigation
Company
VLS Systems Inc
VLS Systems is an information technology company that provides system integration and custom software development services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase