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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Vendor Contracts Administrator - IT VMO - **Company:** Inland Empire Health Plan - **Location:** Rancho Cucamonga, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $91,250.0 - $120,910.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set, Information Technology - **Published:** July 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://careers-iehp.icims.com/jobs/6751/vendor-contracts-administrator---it-vmo/job ## About the Role * Minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience including negotiating and managing contract life cycles, with an emphasis on technology or IT service agreements required * Experience in managing large complex contracts in one or more IT categories, including hardware, software, service, and communication * Experience working with all key departments (security, compliance, finance, tax, AP, legal and procurement) * ITIL experience desired, but not required * Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Psychology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or Finance from an accredited institution + In lieu of the required Bachelor's degree, a minimum of four (4) years of additional relevant work experience is required for the position + This experience is in addition to the minimum years listed in the Experience Requirements above * Four (4) additional years of experience in a Purchasing Department or Equivalent Agency, in which primary responsibilities included contract negotiation, development of contract standards and procedures, and development of multi-year or major high value agreements with an emphasis on technology or IT service agreements * Preferred Relevant Professional Certifications include, but are not limited to: + Certified Professional Contract Manager + Certified Public Procurement Officer + NIGP Specialization Certificate: Technology Procurement + NIGP Certified Procurement Professional Key Qualifications * Must have a valid California Driver's license * Thorough knowledge and understanding of: + Procurement and vendor management practices + How to determine contractual and financial exposure and negotiate contracts + Contracting trends, licensing models and traditional and emerging contract and vendor performance models + Market knowledge of the category of IT vendor for which the contract manager is responsible + Contract risks and to work with other parts of the organization in crafting tactics and strategies for risk mitigation + Best practices for IT contract negotiation tactics and strategies + How to structure bids, evaluate bids against a broad set of evaluation criteria, and provide recommendations for vendor selection + Government and industry regulations that will influence contracting approach and vendor behavior (for example, FINRA for financial institutions, and U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [HIPAA] for healthcare organizations). + Knowledge of IT concepts and systems * Customer-focused approach to delivering contract management services to internal customers * Strong relationship and interpersonal skills to be applied in working with vendors across the entire contract life cycle * Strong interpersonal and communication skills * Strong project and process management skills, with the ability to handle multiple vendors and multiple contracts, as well as a wide range of tasks * Proven ability to: + Bridge communications between the IT and business organizations, with a focus on developing an understanding of how to structure contracts to deliver against business needs and goals + Protect the enterprise's interests, comply with applicable regulations, and mitigate risks, assembling the appropriate set of clauses and schedules, without hampering delivery methodologies and processes + Leverage interpersonal relationship strengths to manage disputes and drive change in vendor behaviors, and create a working environment where vendors receive incentives to change behaviors and meet performance goals + Adopt an analytical approach to problem solving, with a focus on managing tasks with appropriate urgency in a results-oriented team environment + Manage multiple complex contracting initiatives across organizational boundaries + Make decisions efficiently that add value and are achieved in what can be tight time frames + Communicate with clarity to internal and external stakeholders and with vendors. + Use technology and tools effectively in managing the contract life cycle ## Description The Vendor Contract Administrator (VCA) - IT VMO is responsible for managing the contract life cycle, which includes participating in selection of vendors, contract development and negotiation, changes, modifications, and enforcement of performance clauses, including incentives and remedies. The VCA acts as the key contact and subject-matter expert for all contract-related activities. This includes assisting with negotiating contract terms, conditions, modifications, incentives, and remedies, while working with key stakeholders to ensure that their requirements are met. Additionally, this position manages the contract execution process, resolving problems, mitigating delays, assisting with audits, mediating disputes, and escalating issues. ## Related Videos - [Is HR dead? 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