Senior Contract Administrator at Kforce Inc in Rockledge, Florida

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

A client with Kforce located in Orlando, FL is seeking a Senior Contract Administrator to join their team in a hybrid work environment (Remote Monday and Friday onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday).

Summary:
The Information Technology Contract Administrator Senior 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:

• 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


• Serve as lead negotiator, generating bids, requests for information and perform as lead representative on contractual issues related to all Information Technology contracts


• 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


• Negotiate and manage contracts with IT vendors and service providers, ensuring compliance with healthcare industry standards and regulations


• Collaborate with IT and healthcare stakeholders to identify needs and ensure that contracts meet those requirements


• Monitor and analyze IT contract performance, ensuring that service levels and expectations are met


• Manage contract renewals, amendments, and termination processes in a timely and efficient manner


• Stay abreast of changes in healthcare regulations and technology trends to adjust contract strategies accordingly


• Work closely with the legal department to mitigate risks and resolve any contract-related issues

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Health Administration or related field


• Five years of experience of Information Technology sourcing/contracting or leadership role in supply chain or Information Technology


• Additional four years of experience of Information Technology sourcing/contracting or leadership role in supply chain or Information Technology


• 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:

• Masters of Business Administration or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree


• Certified Contracts Manager (e.g. CCCM, CPCM)


• Experience with electronic bid platforms (e-RFx)

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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