Telecommunications Contracts And Supplier Management Team AssistantThe role is a 6-month contract to hire with 4 days on-site and 1 day remote after the initial 2-3 weeks of a full in-site period. Candidate must be eligible for full-time hire after 6 months (Green card holder or USC only). The role involves assisting the TCSM (Telecommunications & Supplier Management Team) with documentation, oversight, contract and supplier management for Telecommunications Contracts. Requires understanding and application of Virginia's Public Procurement Act (VPPA) to technology contracts. Involves managing Telecommunications Contracts & Suppliers. Involves evaluating and suggesting contract language and making associated recommendations. Assists with the management of Supplier performance issues. Requires understanding of how services must work together to meet end-to-end business needs of the customer. Experience in understanding and applying Service Level Agreements is needed. Must have demonstrated ability to learn and use technology to convey issues and oversee work. Requires experience in developing and documenting processes and using Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint. Requires high level verbal and written communications skills. Experience in working with and influencing stakeholders throughout all levels throughout their organization, supplier's organizations, and customer's organizations. Must be capable of working under tight deadlines and managing multiple simultaneous efforts. Experience working with matrixed teams is needed. Will work closely with existing staff to understand the needs and operations of the unit and provide coverage when these individuals are out of the office. Will act as a subject matter expert for efforts related to the procurement of Telecommunications Contracts. Will assist VITA customers in the procurement of the best services for their needs. Will provide input & support for the upkeep of the Telecommunications website, including updates to pricing. Will assist with the creation and the maintenance of the TCSM team's documentation and will assist with the physical location management of contracts and distribution to appropriate parties.
