Sr IT Contract Analyst

Nebraska Medicine • Omaha, NE

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Nebraska Medicine, technology is mission-critical to patient care, research, and education. As our Sr. IT Contract Analyst, you won’t just manage agreements — you’ll shape the strategic partnerships that power our enterprise platforms, cybersecurity posture, clinical systems, and digital transformation initiatives. This role sits at the intersection of IT, legal, procurement, and finance, leading complex technology negotiations that protect the organization, optimize spend, and reduce risk. If you thrive in high-stakes contract environments, understand the nuances of SaaS, cloud, and cybersecurity agreements, and enjoy influencing senior stakeholders while mentoring others — this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact in an academic healthcare system. The Sr IT Contract Analyst will lead the management of complex technology contracts and vendor relationships across the IT organization. Analyzes contract terms, vendor performance, and compliance requirements to ensure all IT agreements align with institutional policies, procurement standards, and strategic objectives. Recommends strategies for risk mitigation and cost optimization. Serves as a key liaison among IT leadership, legal, procurement, finance, and vendors, and mentors contract analysts and staff to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement in IT business operations.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years' experience in contract management or procurement, with significant experience in IT agreements (software, SaaS, hardware, and services) required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Finance or related field required.
• Strong understanding of contract law, risk management, and vendor governance required.
• Experience with enterprise contract management tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Ariba, or similar) required.
• Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and communication skills required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment required.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare delivery organization, higher education/research experience, and familiarity with clinical communications preferred.
• Master’s degree in business administration or finance preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CPCM/CCCM/CSCMT (contract management), ITIL (IT service management), PMP (project management), CISSP, CCSP, or similar (for roles deeply involved in cybersecurity provisions) preferred.
• Specific experience in negotiating complex IT contracts including cloud/SaaS, cybersecurity tools, enterprise software licensing, and data processing agreements and skilled in drafting, redlining, and interpreting IT specific clauses (e.g., DR/HA, SLAs, data privacy, indemnification, BAAs) preferred.

Responsibilities

• lead the management of complex technology contracts and vendor relationships across the IT organization
• Analyzes contract terms, vendor performance, and compliance requirements to ensure all IT agreements align with institutional policies, procurement standards, and strategic objectives
• Recommends strategies for risk mitigation and cost optimization
• Serves as a key liaison among IT leadership, legal, procurement, finance, and vendors, and mentors contract analysts and staff to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement in IT business operations.

Benefits

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
• Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
• Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.
• Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path.
• Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level