Job 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

1. 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.
2. Serve as lead negotiator, generating bids, requests for information and perform as lead representative on contractual issues related to all Information Technology contracts.
3. 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.
4. Negotiate and manage contracts with IT vendors and service providers, ensuring compliance with healthcare industry standards and regulations.
5. Collaborate with IT and healthcare stakeholders to identify needs and ensure that contracts meet those requirements.
6. Monitor and analyze IT contract performance, ensuring that service levels and expectations are met
7. Manage contract renewals, amendments, and termination processes in a timely and efficient manner.
8. Stay abreast of changes in healthcare regulations and technology trends to adjust contract strategies accordingly.
9. 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 year's experience of Information Technology sourcing/contracting or leadership role in supply chain or Information Technology.
Work Experience in lieu of Education: N/A
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.