IT Contract Specialist.
NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, United States
Position Summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an IT Contract Specialist.
In this role, the successful candidate will be a key partner to Medical Center IT Missions (MCIT), Finance, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Compliance, and Legal, ensuring that all hardware, software, IT systems, and services contracts are thoroughly reviewed, effectively negotiated, and executed on time and in alignment with organizational policies and risk tolerance. The IT Contract Specialist reports to the Senior Contract Manager and plays a visible role in enabling strategic IT decisions across the enterprise.
Job Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Negotiate and support the execution of IT agreements under leadership guidance, including:
Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) agreements
Master License Agreements (MLAs)
Statements of Work (SOWs)
Review, analyze, and refine bids and contracts to ensure alignment with:
Legal and regulatory requirements
Internal policies and risk standards
Stakeholder and business requirements
Collaborate with Legal and other stakeholders to draft, redline, and modify contract terms and conditions (including IP, data security, service levels, AI terms and termination).
Administer the contract lifecycle, including:
Reviewing intake requests for completeness and accuracy
Maintaining contract, amendment, and quote files and metadata in the designated systems (e.g., CLM tools, document repositories)
Coordinating signatures with vendors and internal stakeholders
Working with Finance to verify funding and appropriate coding, and with Compliance to ensure BAA completeness and risk review
Keeping requesters informed of key status updates and timelines
Preparing and quality‑checking approval packages for CIO and other executive approvers
Analyze and negotiate contract provisions involving Intellectual Property, data ownership, and usage rights, and support sourcing strategy and vendor selection.
Monitor contract terms (e.g., renewals, expirations, notice periods) and proactively flag upcoming actions to stakeholders.
Additional Position Specific Responsibilities
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, JD, Paralegal Studies, Business, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in contracts, sourcing, procurement, legal operations, or similar roles (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
Preferred: experience with:
Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems
Healthcare and/or HIPAA regulated environments
IT contracts (software, hardware, SaaS, cloud, professional services)
Strong contract review and negotiation skills, including:
Intellectual Property
Data security and privacy
Service levels and performance terms
Proven ability to research, interpret, and resolve contract issues with minimal direction.
Comfortable in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain contractual concepts to non‑legal stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of a college degree and/or 5+ years relevant work experience or equivalent combination.
Strong understanding of contracting principles and practices.
Strong critical thinking ability to break down and communicate complex issues.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with contract management software.
Highly productive with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
Preferred Qualifications
Skilled in collaborative problem solving and conflict resolution while maintaining confidentiality and discretion.
Strong relationship builder, team oriented, open to feedback, and supportive of others' success.
Clear, concise writer with strong attention to detail and accuracy in redlines and documentation.
Effective at leading and communicating through change, including process improvements and new policies.
Quality driven, accountable, and able to execute on strategic direction with a sense of ownership.
Goal oriented, persistent, and comfortable working to high standards of excellence.
Demonstrates professionalism, respect, and high ethical standards as a key gatekeeper in sourcing and vendor decisions.
EEO Statement
NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
Salary Transparency
NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $84,577.92 - $122,430.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here
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We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an IT Contract Specialist.
In this role, the successful candidate will be a key partner to Medical Center IT Missions (MCIT), Finance, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Compliance, and Legal, ensuring that all hardware, software, IT systems, and services contracts are thoroughly reviewed, effectively negotiated, and executed on time and in alignment with organizational policies and risk tolerance. The IT Contract Specialist reports to the Senior Contract Manager and plays a visible role in enabling strategic IT decisions across the enterprise.
Job Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Negotiate and support the execution of IT agreements under leadership guidance, including:
Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) agreements
Master License Agreements (MLAs)
Statements of Work (SOWs)
Review, analyze, and refine bids and contracts to ensure alignment with:
Legal and regulatory requirements
Internal policies and risk standards
Stakeholder and business requirements
Collaborate with Legal and other stakeholders to draft, redline, and modify contract terms and conditions (including IP, data security, service levels, AI terms and termination).
Administer the contract lifecycle, including:
Reviewing intake requests for completeness and accuracy
Maintaining contract, amendment, and quote files and metadata in the designated systems (e.g., CLM tools, document repositories)
Coordinating signatures with vendors and internal stakeholders
Working with Finance to verify funding and appropriate coding, and with Compliance to ensure BAA completeness and risk review
Keeping requesters informed of key status updates and timelines
Preparing and quality‑checking approval packages for CIO and other executive approvers
Analyze and negotiate contract provisions involving Intellectual Property, data ownership, and usage rights, and support sourcing strategy and vendor selection.
Monitor contract terms (e.g., renewals, expirations, notice periods) and proactively flag upcoming actions to stakeholders.
Additional Position Specific Responsibilities
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, JD, Paralegal Studies, Business, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in contracts, sourcing, procurement, legal operations, or similar roles (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
Preferred: experience with:
Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems
Healthcare and/or HIPAA regulated environments
IT contracts (software, hardware, SaaS, cloud, professional services)
Strong contract review and negotiation skills, including:
Intellectual Property
Data security and privacy
Service levels and performance terms
Proven ability to research, interpret, and resolve contract issues with minimal direction.
Comfortable in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain contractual concepts to non‑legal stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of a college degree and/or 5+ years relevant work experience or equivalent combination.
Strong understanding of contracting principles and practices.
Strong critical thinking ability to break down and communicate complex issues.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with contract management software.
Highly productive with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
Preferred Qualifications
Skilled in collaborative problem solving and conflict resolution while maintaining confidentiality and discretion.
Strong relationship builder, team oriented, open to feedback, and supportive of others' success.
Clear, concise writer with strong attention to detail and accuracy in redlines and documentation.
Effective at leading and communicating through change, including process improvements and new policies.
Quality driven, accountable, and able to execute on strategic direction with a sense of ownership.
Goal oriented, persistent, and comfortable working to high standards of excellence.
Demonstrates professionalism, respect, and high ethical standards as a key gatekeeper in sourcing and vendor decisions.
EEO Statement
NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
Salary Transparency
NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $84,577.92 - $122,430.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
Pay Transparency Notice
To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here
Know Your Rights
Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.
#J-18808-Ljbffr