Contract Negotiator at TriWest Healthcare Alliance in Phoenix, Arizona

Job Description:

Job Summary

We offer remote work opportunities (AZ, CA, *CO, IA, ID, FL, MN, MO, MT, NV, NM, OR, SD, TX, UT, *WA, WI & WY only)

The Contract Negotiator position is responsible for coordinating activities with internal partners as well as vendors, subcontractors, software companies, and resellers in the management of licensing processes and records management. Responsibilities include verifying adherence to software procurement policy and procedure, cost containment, price negotiation, terms and conditions/ EULA compliance, use of small, disadvantaged businesses to the maximum extent possible, and proactive, timely execution of software and hosting licensing. Contracted activity will include stand-alone purchases as well as embedded cost within a Statement of Work, Sub-Contract, or other contractual agreement. The position will also be responsible for proactive management and ongoing efforts to continually reduce cost through enhanced planning and coordination. The position assists in the development of requests for proposals (RFPs), supports the development and final execution of contracts and purchase order requests, leads settlement of software audits and disputes, invoice approvals, assists with the budget and bid activities, and assists in the development of strategic, long-term IT spend planning.

Education & Experience

Required:

• United States Citizenship
• Must be able to receive a favorable interim and final Department of Defense (DoD) background investigation
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, information technology, related field or equivalent business experience
• Three (3) plus years cost/financial analysis
• Three (3) plus years proven cost and negotiation experience. Experience should include negotiating both commercial and non-commercial proposals with vendors
• Experience working with internal customers to understand their technical needs

Preferred:

• Proven strong skills and experience with software management, IT and any other requested by TriWest business areas
• Project management experience
• Credentialed Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM)
• IT Software licensing process experience

Key Responsibilities

• Leads, manages and tracks purchases, renewals, expirations, terminations, business assumptions, and planned modifications of all licenses and hosting activity. Works closely with IT, IT Security, Finance, Legal, and other business areas to ensure activity processes timely, efficiently, and at lowest cost, mitigating risks, and driving activity to small, disadvantaged business vendors while adhering compliance to TriWest purchasing policies.
• Begins evaluations and negotiations at least 90 days prior to renewal/expiration for purpose of addressing business need, cost reduction opportunity, terms and condition review, technology reviews, security reviews. and small business opportunity.
• Stays in the pipeline with IT and Finance regarding purchases, renewals, terminations and expirations.

• With respect to licensing and hosting, coordinates with IT leadership to support the development and monitoring of the annual operating budget. Includes aiding Finance and Contract Management when needed for accruals, RFPs, bids, proposals, or cost analysis. Verifies software invoices prior to payment.
• Leads with all compliance activities including monthly or quarterly review of compliance to software terms and conditions, compliance audits and disputes.
• Drives timely and cost-effective decision making.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Competencies

Commitment to Task: Ability to conform to established policies and procedures; exhibit high motivation and drive; self-starter.

Communication / People Skills: Ability to influence or persuade others under positive or negative circumstances. Ability to adapt to different styles, listen critically and collaborate. Ability to negotiate with positivity optimally.

Computer Literacy: Ability to function in a multi-system Microsoft environment using Word, Outlook, TriWest Intranet, the Internet, and department software applications.

Information Management: Ability to manage large amounts of complex information easily, communicate clearly, and draw sound conclusions.

High Intensity Environment: Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment with multiple activities occurring simultaneously while maintaining focus of partners and control workflow.

Organizational Skills: Ability to organize people or tasks, adjust to priorities, and learn systems within time constraints and with available resources; detail-oriented.

Problem Solving / Analysis: Ability to solve problems through systematic analysis of processes with sound judgment; has a realistic understanding of relevant issues.

Team-Building / Team Player: Influence the actions and opinions of internal and external partners in a positive direction, building group commitment. Ability to manage vendors, subcontractors, resellers and internal partners.

Technical Skills: Knowledge of procurement, invoicing, payables process/ procedures, standard financial record keeping and accounting principles/ procedures. Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Sharepoint and PowerPoint).

Company Overview

Taking Care of Our Nation's Heroes.

It's Who We Are. It's What We Do.

Do you have a passion for serving those who served?

Join the TriWest Healthcare Alliance Team! We're On a Mission to Serve®!

Our job is to make sure that America's heroes get connected to health care in the community.

At TriWest Healthcare Alliance, we've proudly been on that important mission since 1996.

Benefits

We're more than just a health care company. We're passionate about serving others! We believe in rewarding loyal, hard-working people who are willing to learn as they grow. TriWest Healthcare Alliance values teamwork. Join our team, fulfill your responsibilities, and you may also be considered for frequent pay raises, overtime opportunities to earn even more, recognition and reward programs, and much more. Of course, we also offer a comprehensive and progressive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (with matching)
• Short-term and long-term disability, basic life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid volunteer time

Equal Employment Opportunity

TriWest Healthcare Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are proud to have an inclusive work environment and know that a diverse team is a strength that will drive our success. To that end, TriWest strives to create an inclusive environment that cultivates and supports diversity at every organizational level, including hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and we highly encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.