• Analyst

    COOLSOFT (Milwaukee, WI)


    Analyst

     

    (Jobs in Milwaukee, WI)

     

    Requirement id 156576

     

    Job title Analyst

     

    Job location in Milwaukee, WI

     

    Skills required Contract Management Tool, Business Needs, Risk Management,

     

    Open Date 08-Jan-2026

     

    Close Date

     

    Job type Contract

     

    Duration 11 Months

     

    Compensation DOE

     

    Status requirement ---

     

    Job interview type ---

     

    Email Recruiter:coolsoft

     

    Job Description Analyst: Contract Management Tool, Business Needs, Risk Management,

     

    Start date :2/2/2026

     

    End Date :12/31/2026

     

    Submission deadline :1/15/26 at 4:00 PM CST.

     

    Client Info : Milwaukee County

    Note:

    * Position is 100% Remote within the state of WI.

    * Interview Process: Teams

    * Onsite or Remote? Remote – Must be a WI resident or willing to relocate. Located in WI is highly preferred.

    Description:

    Job Summary – Business Analyst III – IT Contracts Manager

     

    Client is looking for a Business Analyst contractor with skills as an IT Contracts Manager to augment our existing contracts employees. The IT Contracts Manager is a non-supervisory position responsible for managing the IT contract life cycle, which includes amendments, changes, modifications, and enforcement of performance clauses, including incentives and remedies. The IT Contracts Manager acts as the key contact and subject-matter expert for contract-related and tender activities where IT services, hardware, software, etc. are involved across the County. This includes statutory analysis and assisting with negotiating contract terms, conditions, modifications, incentives, and remedies, while working with key stakeholders to ensure requirements are met. Additionally, this position manages the contract execution process, resolving problems, mitigating delays, assisting with audits, mediating disputes, and escalating issues. The IT Contracts Manager also coordinates with Procurement and stakeholders to identify and secure the best financial, terms, and conditions from vendors.

    Essential Duties / Responsibilities:

    Vendor Contract Process

     

    Coordinate with Business Relationship and DAS-Procurement team members to identify contracting requirements for inclusion in Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposal (RFPs), etc.

     

    Establish contract management objectives, procedures, templates, and workflow processes for vendor contracts and deliverable schedules for Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Professional Service Agreements, Statements of Work (SOWs), Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), Amendments, etc.

     

    Maintain a contract management database with executed contracts / agreements and vendor information, as well as contracts / agreements that are under development but are not yet active. Additionally, track obligations, deliverables, and change notes. Manage and control access to documents, as appropriate.

     

    Coordinate with Corporation Counsel, DAS-Risk Management, DAS-Procurement, Audit Services etc. to develop and insert appropriate legal protections in contracts, as warranted.

     

    Develop a knowledge base of negotiating strategies, best practices, and negotiation personnel and teams.

     

    Administer commercial and financial arrangements with vendors to include billing, invoicing, performance incentives, and remedies, where appropriate.

     

    Collaborate with vendors and key stakeholders to establish clear contract change control processes.

     

    Coordinate, as needed, with other key County stakeholder departments / divisions (e.g., Audit Services, Comptroller, DAS-Procurement, DAS-Office of Economic Inclusion, etc.) on vendor performance oversight.

     

    Continually improve processes, procedures, workflow, and organizational structures for contract management.

     

    Vendor Pricing and Market Insight

     

    Understand relevant market trends and vendors. Track, gather, and analyze market and industry data.

     

    Effectively communicate a clear and concise contract overview (e.g., summary of key contract terms, risks, opportunities, service delivery guidelines, etc.) to stakeholders. Provide clarity on contract elements when required.

     

    Responsible for ensuring pricing is and remains competitive. Identify cooperative agreements applicable to initiatives.

     

    Manage contract review meetings to ensure delivery agai

     

    Call502-379-4456 Ext 100for more details. Please provide Requirement id: 156576 while calling.

     

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