Sr Technical Risk Analyst (Vendor Relationship Manager)

Position Title: Senior Technical Risk Analyst (Vendor Relationship Manager)

Location: Vienna, VA (Hybrid)

Position Status: Contract

Pay Rate: $58 - $63 per hour

Overview The Security Vendor Management (SVM) team provides support to business units within the Security organization by managing, negotiating, and overseeing the purchase of contracted products and / or services. The team conducts general relationship management for Security business unit contract owners with contract needs, vendor selections, vendor performance and escalations, requisitions, purchase orders, and invoice review. SVM acts as a liaison between Security and Procurement & Vendor Management (PVM) and contributes to internal due diligence and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Establish, develop, and maintain effective relationships with key business stakeholders, vendors, internal teams, and senior management

• Develop and implement approach strategies for contracts with vendors to ensure Security receives affordable minimal risk services

• Ensures all purchases meet the Security established approval processes

• Stay up to date on the latest trends and best practices regarding Security vendor oversight

• Maintain SharePoint requirements, respond to intake requests within response SLA expectations, and maintain updated work in progress

• Vendor Management Activities can include but are not limited to:

  1. Assist with market research and identification of potential vendors
  2. Engage PVM for NDAs for initial consultations
  3. Organize and facilitate vendor product demos
  4. Partner with PVM to request quotes for services, using competitive practices to ensure value for money
  5. Develop and maintain rapport with Vendor POCs
  6. Ensure contract renewals are timely, and new contracts are executed efficiently
  7. Ensure adherence to all Navy Federal standards and requirements
  8. Monitor and manage vendor performance by providing ongoing feedback to vendors
  9. Manage vendor Service Level Agreement commitments, as well as all contractual obligations
  10. Execute remediation management for vendor performance deficiencies
  11. Facilitate vendor calls and onsite meetings as needed
  12. Develop and maintain dashboard, metrics, and vendor scorecards to aid in vendor management reviews
  13. Initiate corrective actions when necessary to replace vendor and / or vendor resources due to under-performance
  14. Act as liaison between PVM and Security business customers
  15. Submit PVM intakes on behalf of Security teams as requested
  16. Help business unit teams prepare for all required risk review due diligence exercises
  17. Attend weekly status meetings with PVM representatives
  18. Partner with PVM on contract negotiations, NDA requests, and sourcing processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Experience in supply chain, procurement, and vendor management processes, procedures, and industry best practices
• Expert knowledge of contract terminology
• Experience in establishing and enforcing vendor contracts and service level agreements
• Considerable experience in developing, implementing, and managing a formalized process of selecting and monitoring vendor performance
• Extensive skill in project management to include establishing and leading project teams
• Experience managing multiple moderate to high complex contracts
• Considerable experience of contract monitoring, and issue resolution
• Expert organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy
• Advanced skill in resolving conflicting requests and meeting changing requirements
• Advanced skill presenting findings, conclusions, alternatives, and information clearly and concisely
• Advanced in the use of PC’s and related business software packages
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills

About Seneca Resources

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm, we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.

When you work with Seneca, you’re choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.

Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.