Head of Analytics & Contracts (Healthcare)

Vizient, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits plan

Incentive eligible

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. in Irving, TX seeks a leader to guide a team of analysts supporting analytical and contracting functions across multiple Sourcing Operations units.

You will provide strategic and operational leadership, manage performance, and drive process improvements to deliver high-quality contract execution. This role requires 5+ years of leadership experience, expertise in contract administration and healthcare contracting, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 5 or more years of relevant experience required.
• People leadership or management experience preferred.
• Experience with contract administration, contract amendments, and complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Knowledge of healthcare contracting, supply chain operations, and data-driven decision-making.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and client management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience driving operational improvements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; experience with Access, SQL, or other preferred analytical tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day analyst team operations, including workload prioritization, resource planning, project management, and performance against established service levels.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members through performance management, career development, hiring, and onboarding.
• Partner with business unit leaders to understand strategic priorities, anticipate contracting and analytical needs, and align team resources.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, contract quality, data quality, and team effectiveness.
• Establish and monitor key performance metrics to promote quality, productivity, and timely delivery.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex contracting activities, including amendments, contract interpretation, and issue resolution.
• Oversee quality assurance processes, including second-level reviews of complex contract analyses and amendments to promote accuracy and compliance.
• Lead contract amendment processes, including line-item changes, extensions, pricing updates, and contract language modifications.
• Present analyses, operational updates, and strategic recommendations to leadership and clients while fostering strong collaborative relationships.
• Partner with technology and business teams to implement system enhancements, process automation, and initiatives that improve contracting operations.

Job description

Vizient, Inc. in Irving, TX seeks a leader to guide a team of analysts supporting analytical and contracting functions across multiple Sourcing Operations units.

You will provide strategic and operational leadership, manage performance, and drive process improvements to deliver high-quality contract execution. This role requires 5+ years of leadership experience, expertise in contract administration and healthcare contracting, and strong analytical and communication skills.