Senior Analyst – Contract & Vendor Management

Healthcare IT Leaders; Ventura (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthcare IT Leaders is seeking a Senior Analyst to oversee contract administration and vendor management within the IT department. You will review, draft, negotiate, and manage SaaS, MSAs, SOWs, and SLAs, ensuring alignment with legal and budgetary goals.

The role is hybrid, onsite in Ventura, CA three days per week, and collaborates with IT leadership, legal, and procurement teams. 7+ years in enterprise IT contracting is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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 SaaS, MSAs, SOWs, and SLAs.
• Nice to have: prior experience managing contracts or SOWs related to major EHR platforms, specifically Oracle Health (Cerner).

Responsibilities

• Oversee contract administration and vendor management within the IT department.
• Review, negotiate, and manage IT contracts including SaaS, MSAs, SOWs, and SLAs.
• Ensure vendor relationships, SOW terms, and SLAs align with legal, budgetary, and organizational standards.

Skills

Contract management

Vendor oversight

Budget tracking

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, IT, or related field

Tools

CFCM

CPCM

CRCP

Job description

Senior Analyst – Contract & Vendor Management (6 month Contract + possible extensions)

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.

This is a hybrid role, requiring the candidate to be onsite in Ventura, CA, 3 days per week to coordinate directly with IT leadership, legal counsel, procurement teams, and external vendors.

What We’re Looking For

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.

Healthcare IT Leaders is a national leader in IT workforce solutions, connecting healthcare provider, payer and life sciences organizations with experienced technology talent for consulting and full-time hiring. For more information, visit us on the web at www.healthcareitleaders.com .

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