• IT Contracts Specialist (Remote)

    Insight Global (San Diego, CA)


    Job Description

    A utility client is seeking a highly skilled IT Contracts Specialist to lead the negotiation, drafting, and management of complex technology contracts, particularly for major system implementations involving managed service providers (MSPs). This role will serve as a key liaison between IT, Legal, Procurement, and third-party vendors to ensure favorable terms, mitigate risk, and support the successful delivery of large-scale technology initiatives.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Lead end-to-end contract negotiation processes with managed service providers and technology vendors for major IT system implementations.

     

    Draft, review, and revise Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and other contractual documents.

     

    Collaborate with IT, legal, security, finance, and business stakeholders to align contracts with project goals, risk tolerance, and compliance requirements.

     

    Ensure contractual terms reflect performance expectations, milestone delivery schedules, service credits, liability caps, data security/privacy clauses, and exit strategies.

     

    Monitor contract compliance and performance metrics post-award, supporting issue resolution and contract amendments as necessary.

     

    Maintain organized contract records and support audit and reporting requirements.

     

    Stay current on industry trends, best practices, and legal/regulatory developments relevant to IT sourcing and vendor management.

     

    This is a fully remote role with the candidate needing to work PST hours.

     

    We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form (https://airtable.com/app21VjYyxLDIX0ez/shrOg4IQS1J6dRiMo) . The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

     

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    Skills and Requirements

     

    Bachelors degree in Business, Law, Information Technology, or a related field.

     

    Minimum 8 years of experience in IT contract negotiation, with demonstrated experience handling complex system implementation contracts and MSP engagements.

     

    Experience advising on Request for Proposals (RFPs), evaluating vendor responses, and negotiating contracts with large system integrators (e.g. Accenture, Infosys, PWC, etc.).

     

    Strong knowledge of IT procurement practices, commercial and legal terms, and software licensing models (e.g., SaaS, PaaS, on-premise).

     

    Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills with attention to detail. SAP Ariba experience

     

    JD or advanced contract management certification (e.g., IACCM, CIPP, or NCMA) is a plus. null

     

    We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].