IT Contract Specialist

Overview NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health. For more information, go to NYU Langone Health, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a 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 qualitychecking 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: Bachelors 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: o Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems o Healthcare and/or HIPAA regulated environments o IT contracts (software, hardware, SaaS, cloud, professional services) Strong contract review and negotiation skills, including: o Intellectual Property o Data security and privacy o 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: To qualify you must have a minimum of college degree and/or a minimum of 5+ years relevant work experience or equivalent combination. Strong understanding of contracting principles and practices Strong critical thinker with the 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: Preferred Competencies 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. Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. We are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you\'ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it\'s developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family. 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. 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. To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here #J-18808-Ljbffr