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Requisition ID: 235
Location:ULA - Denver
Relocation:Yes- Relocation may be available
Travel Requirements:None/Infrequent
At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team.
Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world's most experienced and reliable space launch company! Successfully launching more than 155 consecutive missions with 100% mission success doesn't happen by accident. It's a testament to the commitment and dedication of our team of rocket scientists and support employees combined with the systems and processes we use to pull them together. As a ULA employee, you'll have the opportunity to grow in your career while working in a team-oriented culture that combines technology, innovation, ingenuity and a commitment to the extraordinary. Whether you are in college just launching your career, or, have experience and want to come work with the best rocket team in the world, our unshakable unity yields stronger solutions and better results as we carry out our mission to save lives, explore the universe, and connect the world. Our team is excited to meet you!
An IT Vendor Management Specialist 5 at United Launch Alliance is responsible for managing Cloud vendors in addition to IT performance, cloud usage, and billing. Additional responsibilities include:
- Managing contractual, commercial, and operational working relationships with vendors across a variety of Cloud planforms to ensure effective usage of committed resources, services, and solutions.
- Aligning Cloud provider services with the strategic direction, mission, and vision of the vendor management office (VMO).
- Coordinatingmeetings and collaboratingwith internal stakeholders - including IT, launch operations, business resources, sourcing, and procurement - keep meeting minutes.
- Providing assistance to IT and Launch Operations teams to optimize the cost-effectiveness of cloud agreements to ensure compliance of negotiated agreements to established policies and practices.
- Coordinatingwith asset management resources to assist in the management and tracking of cloud-based entitlements.
- Trackingkey engagement milestones (expirations, renewals), measure and report on cloud vendor performance and manage the delivery of performance feedback to vendors.
- Segmenting and rationalizingthe cloud portfolio so that appropriate focus can be applied to the most strategically important vendor engagements.
- Assisting in maintaining an inventory of vendor spend by category (software, hardware, telecom, staff augmentation, services).
- Coordinatingthe communication process with vendors with direction from IT VMO Leader, to ensure that appropriate leverage is preserved.
- Participating in the selection and implementation of IT supplier sourcing strategies to ensure high quality, on time delivery and cost competitiveness.
- Maintaining relationships with vendor contacts, in order to resolve complaints and to report the status of the relationship to senior management.
- Monitoring vendor compliance with contractual obligations and measures performance based on company criteria.
Required Education
Bachelor
Required Years of Experience
Minimum of 8 years of related work experience
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
- 4 years of directly related experience and relevant professional certifications may be used to satisfy the bachelor's degree requirement.
- Previous exposure to managing Cloud contracts including, but not limited to:
- Policies
- Performance
- Relationships
- Issue and dispute resolution
- General knowledge of contract management and negotiation.
- Previous experience with vendor life cycle (sourcing, procurement, vendor management), and how internal roles interact and operate throughout the duration of vendor engagements.
- Solid grasp of financial concepts, such as depreciation schedules, capitalization, return on investment, and total cost of ownership.
- Thorough understanding of commercial terms (warranties, intellectual property, indemnification) in IT agreements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with IT standards such as ITIL.
- Familiarity with relevant regulatory and industry requirements (ITAR, FAR-12).
Summary Salary Range (forULA - Denveronly): $139,911.00 - $218,540.00
Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to base pay.
What makes ULA different?
Because we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, diversity and professional development for employees at all levels.
We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including:
- 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
- Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible work environments
Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.
Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR).This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information).
ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other categories protected by law.
ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program. Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster (English / Spanish) and Right to Work Poster (English / Spanish).
ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other categories protected by law.