Business Analyst III

Role: Business Analyst III Vendor Management & Technology Procurement

Duration: Contract

City: Austin

State: Texas

Title: Business Analyst III (Vendor Management & Technology Procurement)

Primary Skills: Procurement Lifecycle Management, Contract Management, Vendor Management, Technology Procurement, Business Analysis

Secondary Skills: Financial Systems, Payment Reconciliation, Contract Negotiation, Benchmarking, Market Analysis, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Management

Total Required Experience in Years: 1012%2B Years

Mode of Work: Remote within Texas (Occasional Onsite Meetings in Austin)

Job Description:

The client is seeking an experienced Business Analyst III to support the Vendor Management Business Unit. The selected consultant will play a critical role in managing technology procurement initiatives, vendor relationships, contract administration, financial reconciliation activities, and business process improvement efforts.

This position requires a highly analytical professional with extensive experience in procurement operations, vendor management, contract negotiations, stakeholder engagement, and public sector business environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support end-to-end procurement lifecycle management activities.

• Manage and monitor technology-related contracts and vendor relationships.

• Assist with contract negotiations, renewals, amendments, and compliance activities.

• Conduct benchmarking, market research, and vendor evaluations.

• Support financial systems processes, payment reconciliation, and invoice validation activities.

• Analyze business processes and identify opportunities for operational improvements.

• Gather, document, and validate business requirements.

• Develop process flows, business procedures, and operational documentation.

• Track vendor performance metrics and contract deliverables.

• Collaborate with procurement, finance, legal, and technology teams.

• Prepare reports, presentations, and executive-level summaries.

• Support strategic sourcing and technology acquisition initiatives.

• Facilitate communication between internal stakeholders and external vendors.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist with contract governance and vendor compliance activities.

• Support audits and procurement-related reviews.

• Participate in business process reengineering initiatives.

• Identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

• Support continuous improvement efforts across vendor management operations.

• Maintain accurate contract and procurement documentation.

Required Skills:

• 1012%2B years of Business Analysis experience.

• Strong experience with Procurement Lifecycle Management.

• Experience supporting Technology Procurement initiatives.

• Strong Vendor Management and Contract Management experience.

• Experience with Contract Negotiation and Administration.

• Experience with Financial Systems and Payment Reconciliation processes.

• Experience performing Benchmarking and Market Analysis.

• Strong Business Process Analysis and Process Improvement experience.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Mandatory Experience:

• 23%2B years of Public Sector / Government experience.

• Customer Care Operations experience.

• Technology Procurement experience.

• Experience supporting vendor and contract management functions.

Preferred Experience:

• Utility Industry experience.

• Energy Sector experience.

• Experience supporting enterprise technology sourcing initiatives.

• Experience working with large vendor portfolios and complex contracts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Finance, Supply Chain, Public Administration, or related field preferred.

• Equivalent professional experience may be considered.

Education:

• Bachelors Degree preferred.

Certifications:

• CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) preferred.

• Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) preferred.

• Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) preferred.

• PMP or PMI-PBA preferred.

Additional Information:

• Preferred Location: Austin, Texas.

• Candidates within approximately a 3-hour driving radius of Austin will be strongly considered.

• Work Arrangement: Remote within Texas.

• Onsite attendance expected approximately twice per month or as required by the hiring manager.

• Public Sector/Government experience is mandatory.

• Customer Care Operations experience is mandatory.

• Technology Procurement experience is mandatory.