Randstad Digital Americas ยท 22 hours ago
Business Analyst/Consultant III
Randstad Digital Americas is seeking a Business Analyst contractor with skills as an IT Contracts Manager to support Milwaukee County's contract management needs. The role involves managing the IT contract life cycle, ensuring compliance with contract terms, and collaborating with key stakeholders to meet requirements and resolve issues.
Information Technology & Services
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
No Supervisory / Management Experience Required
Benefits
Medical
Prescription
Dental
Vision
AD&D
Life insurance offerings
Short-term disability
401K plan
Company
Randstad Digital Americas
Randstad Digital is a trusted digital enablement partner that facilitates accelerated transformation for businesses by providing global talent, capacity, and solutions across specialized domains.