Associate Analyst - IT Procurement / Vendor Mgmt

Description & Requirements As an Associate Analyst - IT Procurement / Vendor Management, you will play a crucial role in supporting an enterprise-wide procurement initiatives, working closely with the Sr Director of Procurement/Vndr Mgt. Additionally, you will actively collaborate with the Procurement Team to successfully complete projects. This includes direct interaction with information technology related suppliers, handling quotes, bids, scheduling, and guiding vendors through the internal process. You will also engage directly with high-level business stakeholders. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Manage or perform work associated with obtaining information technology related goods/services required by the organization including IT Product/Service Sourcing; IT Vendor Selection & Contract Administration. - Defining and negotiating contract terms (e.g., system standards, service level agreements, etc.) and pricing; IT Vendor Performance Management. - May also participate in planning/coordinating IT related equipment installations, moves, additions, and changes. - Participate in special projects as needed. Minimum Requirements Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience and - 0+Years of experience - Bachelors degree or soon-to-graduate- in Informational Technology related field, as this role will involve working closely with IT vendors. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Strong analytical skills. #HODivInt #HODivExt EEO Statement Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status. Pay Transparency Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.