Senior Analyst – Contract & Vendor Management

Prosum; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Prosum in Ventura, CA is seeking a Senior Analyst to oversee contract administration and vendor management within the Information Technology department. You will review, negotiate, and manage IT agreements, including SaaS, MSAs, SOWs, and SLAs.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in contract management and 5+ years drafting IT contracts. Certification in federal contracts is preferred; EHR vendor experience with Oracle Health (Cerner) is a nice-to-have.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• 7+ years of contract management experience.
• 5+ years drafting SaaS, MSAs, SOWs, and SLAs.
• Nice to have EHR/SaaS vendor experience with Oracle Health Cerner.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contract administration and vendor management in IT.
• Review, negotiate, and manage IT agreements, SOWs, and SLAs.
• Ensure vendor performance, renewals, and risk mitigation.

Skills

Contract Administration

Vendor Oversight

Financial & Risk Oversight

Stakeholder Alignment

Analytical Precision

Autonomy & Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree - related field

CFCM

CPCM

CRCP

Job description

Location: Ventura, CA (onsite 3 days/week)

Pay Range: $65-70hr

Duration: 12 month contract

Position Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Analyst to oversee contract administration and vendor management across our Information Technology department. This role focuses on reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts for a variety of IT initiatives, services, and software agreements. The ideal candidate will ensure that vendor relationships, Statement of Work (SOW) terms, and service level agreements (SLAs) align with organizational standards, legal compliance, and budgetary goals.

Education & Certifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, Information Technology, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• Certifications: Professional certifications such as Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), or Certified Regulatory and Compliance Professional (CRCP) are highly preferred.

Experience:

• 7+ years of progressive experience in contract management, legal review, or vendor procurement within an enterprise IT environment.
• 5+ years of direct experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex IT agreements, including Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Nice to Have: Prior experience managing contracts or SOWs related to major Electronic Health Record (EHR) platforms, specifically Oracle Health (Cerner), is preferred but not required.

Technical & Professional Expertise:

• Contract Administration: Deep knowledge of IT contracting terms, licensing models, risk allocation, intellectual property rights, and commercial law fundamentals.
• Vendor Oversight: Proven ability to establish performance tracking, monitor vendor KPIs/SLAs, manage renewals, and lead dispute resolution or remediation processes.
• Financial & Risk Oversight: Strong proficiency in budget tracking, cost negotiation, financial auditing of SOW deliverables, and risk mitigation across contract lifecycles.

Core Competencies:

• Stakeholder Alignment: Exceptional negotiation and interpersonal skills to bridge communication between IT leadership, legal, finance, executive sponsors, and vendor representatives.
• Analytical Precision: High attention to detail in evaluating legal language, deliverable schedules, acceptance criteria, and penalty/incentive clauses.
• Autonomy & Collaboration: A proactive self-starter capable of managing multiple concurrent contract reviews in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.