IT Contracts Analyst - Hybrid

Smart IMS•Orlando, FL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an IT Contract Analyst, you are responsible for overseeing the coordination, review, revisions, negotiations, and drafting of contractual agreements involved in the procurement of technology-related goods and services, which may include hardware, software, telecommunications, and consulting services. The IT Contract Analyst also provides support for other professional services contracts, as needed, including human resources and benefits-related contracts, online subscription agreements, and financial data services agreements. Contractual agreements will consist of non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements, purchasing and/or licensing agreements, services agreements, order forms, schedules/statements of work and contract amendments, among others. The IT Contract Analyst is a member of the Client IT team. The position will report to the Director of IT Contracts and will work closely with other members of the Client IT department. The candidate will engage with external vendors, including telecommunication vendors, as well as internal departments such as Sourcing, Finance, Risk, Legal and others, as required to complete agreements and to ensure that such agreements comply with company policies and procedures. The IT Contract Analyst must demonstrate superior knowledge of commercial and legal terms in IT and telecommunication contracts, as well as a proficiency in drafting and reviewing contractual agreements. The IT Contract Analyst will need to maintain a database that tracks the status of IT contracts and will need to ensure the maintenance of accurate, thorough contract records. Additionally, the IT Contract Analyst will help facilitate efficient interdepartmental communications related to assigned areas and will conduct training of various personnel with respect to company policies, procedures, and contract templates. The IT Contract Analyst also will need to undertake such other administrative and analytical duties as may be required from time to time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required.
Minimum of 5 years of contract negotiation, and contract management experience, including a minimum of 3 years’ experience with telecommunications or other IT-related agreements.
Knowledge of telecommunications services, including voice and data landlines, cloud, and wireless services
Advanced contract drafting and negotiating skills.
Strong understanding of IT contracting processes
Strong understanding of IT concepts and ability to articulate them into simple, understandable terms.
Strong attention to detail.
Interpersonal skills
Familiarity with budgeting and financial analyses
Proficiency with Microsoft Word “Track Changes” tool
Some technical knowledge of IT products and services

Nice To Haves

Paralegal or other graduate degree is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as central business unit liaison with IT Legal to facilitate the contracting process.
Coordinate the interaction between business stakeholders and vendor services.
Drafting and reviewing Master Services Agreements, Schedules/Statements of Work (SOW) for consulting service projects, software, hardware, hosting, and ASP/SaaS services.
Review contract terms and conditions ensuring compliance with company policies.
Assist business stakeholders in negotiation of business terms.
Assist in administration of existing agreements, including validation of proper insurance certificates, IT security documents, and other contractual requirements.
Prepare final documents for execution; obtain fully executed agreements; and upload executed agreements into the contract repository.
Serve as the final checkpoint for documents prior to their execution which will include confirming the financial information to the Purchase Requisition (PR) before submission.
Maintain the database for contract status and locations.
Maintain an organized library of executed contracts according to document retention policies.
Assist IT Contracts Director to ensure all contracts meet IT, Client standard minimum requirements and as required.