IT Contract Analyst
- Oregon Health Authority
- Salem, OR
- Oct 30, 2020
Job Description
The Oregon Health Authority has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced IT Contract Analyst to join an excellent team, ensure top-notch contract execution for the COVID Response and Recovery Unit (CRRU) and work to advance their IT operations.
This position falls under the Classification Operations & Policy Analyst 4.
WHAT YOU WILL DO!
As an IT Contract Analyst, you will serve as the primary IT contracts expert for the Coronavirus Response and Recovery Unit (CRRU).
In this role, you will provide vendor and contract management and administration for the agency's major outsourced systems through its primary vendor. This includes managing the vendor relationship, reviewing and coordinating change requests for these mission critical systems. You will draft statements of work and other contract related documentation. You will review and analyze contractor reports to ensure the contractor is meeting contractual requirements. You will also review and approve proposed system fixes by vendors.
Additionally, you will work with executives and system users to ensure business needs are being supported. You will work with executives, business owners and business users on prioritization of system enhancements with the terms and conditions of the contract with vendor. You will ensure system enhancement work is scheduled and prioritized by vendor. You will also function as a trusted advisor to agency leadership regarding the system, providing consultation and recommendations to ensure business needs and priorities are being addressed.
This position is based in Salem but will start off fully remote. Likely in the future this position will be a hybrid of working remote and coming to the office.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- (a) Eight (8) years of professional-level experience in IT Contracts. OR (b) A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or a related field; AND Five (5) years of professional-level experience in IT Contracts. OR (c) A Master’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or a related field; AND Four (4) years of professional-level experience in IT Contracts. OR (d) A Doctor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or a related field; AND Three (3) years of professional-level experience in IT Contracts.
- Experience in one or more of the following areas within the last 10 years:
- Large (>$10 mil) IT contract management and administration.
- Large IT project contract experience utilizing (> $10 mil) utilizing system integrators; internal and external resources; QA partners; and various oversight groups.
- Large ($10 mil) IT professional services contract oversight and administration for infrastructure support; application support; software development; and/or maintenance & operations.
- Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders including legislative staff and federal partners.
- Experience in Enterprise-wide transformational systems implementation.
- Experience in IT contract/vendor management in a government entity.
- Experience in business process redesign and integration.
- Superior leadership and management skills.
- Strong analytical skills and business acumen.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Experience in advancing health equity, addressing systemic health disparities and collaborating with diverse, vulnerable and underrepresented populations.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you.
This is a full-time, permanent position that is classified as management service, non-supervisory and is not represented by a union.
The Oregon Health Authority is committed to developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and a diverse and inclusive workforce representing the diversity, culture, strengths and values of the people of Oregon. Click here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision and core values. OHA is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information or any other protected class under state or federal law.
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The Oregon Health Authority is modernizing and expanding their IT infrastructure and currently has a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager with IT experience to join an excellent team and work to advance their IT operations.
What you will do:
As a Senior IT Project Manager, you will develop and manage the execution of comprehensive or high-risk project plans, budgets, schedules and controls from project initiation to project close-out.
This position offers you the opportunity to lead the decision-making process throughout the Oregon Health Authority and Department of Human Services for the detailed requirements, design, testing and start-up operations related to the development and implementation efforts of achieving the long term goals of the customer agency.
What's in it for you?
Collaboration in an open office with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year. If you are a Project Manager with IT experience, don't delay, apply today!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Seven years of professional project management experience that included leading and managing discrete projects from initiation and planning through closure and evaluation.
OR
An Oregon Project Management Associate Certification or Project Management Professional Certification awarded by the Project Management Institute AND six years professional project management experience that included leading and managing discrete projects from initiation and planning through to closure and evaluation.
A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration or a closely related field may substitute for three years of the experience. An advanced degree may substitute for an additional year of experience.
REQUESTED SKILLS:
- Experience managing large complex multi-million dollar projects that involved implementing COTS, developing custom software solutions and/or organizational transformations.
- Ability to successfully apply project management knowledge in ambiguous and unique circumstances while managing a cross-functional team with internal matrix resources and external contractors.
- 5 or more years of Project Management experience in the last 7 years that included using project management best practices and standard methodologies such as PMI (PMBOK), PRINCE 2, etc.
- Proven success in navigating complex organizations with loosely defined structures and boundaries.
- Proven ability to recognize and anticipate emerging project risks and business priorities and to address those developments through risk mitigation, contingency plans and communication strategies.
- Management experience in risk mitigation and project stewardship.
- Experience in promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.
TO APPLY:
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