Contract Administrator 3 - Procurement and Contracting - FT - Day

UCI Health Contract Negotiator

UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health Orange, UCI Health Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County's only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region's only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary: The incumbent is responsible for structuring, and/or administrating contractual documents that establish business relationships with contractors, customers and/or partners. Collaborates with internal partners, colleagues as well as legal staff, as necessary, to structure contracts. Professional contracting services are provided in compliance with all UC policies and procedures, and California contracting law. Analyzes and revises contracts as appropriate to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and policies. Advises management of contractual rights and obligations and provides interpretation of terms and conditions.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications: 3 or more years of contracts negotiations experience Bachelor's degree with minimum of three years of experience in contract negotiations (UCIMC is willing to consider less direct experience for the right candidate with substantial relevant business background). Thorough knowledge and understanding of specific contracting assignments. Team player with strong business acumen and attention to detail. Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills; and ability to deal effectively with broad and diverse constituencies ensuring strong customer service orientation and skills. Strong organizational, presentation and negotiation skills. Strong listening and political acumen skills. Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job and build good relationships across the Hospital's leadership and within a variety of business units. Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions, including identifying potential contractors, conducting the bidding process, drafting contract terms, and ensuring compliance with contract terms through contract completion. Bachelor's degree Advanced skills in successfully utilizing contract negotiation tactics to achieve financial results beneficial to UCI Medical Center. Ability to skillfully and professionally represent UCI Medical Center in contract negotiations and convey contractual issues to a wide variety of medical center leadership, personnel, vendors and customers. Ability to identify various business/legal issues and resolve accordingly between Privacy, Data Security, Risk, and Executive Leadership team. Ability to draft, review, edit, negotiate various contract types and amendments, which comply with UC policies and risk tolerance. Ability to be successful in a self-directed, self-motivated, fast-paced environment with changing deadlines and priorities.

Preferred Qualifications: Thorough knowledge of internal departmental/unit operating policies, applicable state and federal regulations and general contract terms. Thorough knowledge of California contracting law. Prefer Paralegal Certificate or J.D. Deep and current knowledge of the organization, including its infrastructure, goals, mission, rules, policies, guidelines, etc.

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment: The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment: Background Check and Live Scan Employment Misconduct* Legal Right to Work in the United States Vaccination Policies Smoking and Tobacco Policy Drug Free Environment Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations. *Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements. California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act E-Verify Pre-Placement Health Evaluation Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page:

Closing Statement: The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at View email address on click.appcast.io or at View phone number on click.appcast.io, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship Must be able to provide proof of work authorization