TEST Vendor Analyst II / Job Req 537174213

Under the direction of the Director of Vendor Management, the Vendor Analyst II supports the organization in effective vendor monitoring to reduce risk. Specifically this position is responsible for monitoring vendor adherence to all regulatory requirements, department and company policies and procedures, and best practices.

Principal responsibilities include:

• Conduct vendor performance reviews.
• Prepare vendor risk reviews, including third party security questionnaires.
• Maintain and report on overall vendor scorecard with risk and performance metrics.
• Reviews and edits all vendor contract and supporting documents, where documents are missing or require updates, responsible for collection and verification completing the vendor's file.
• Sanctions checks, public records, financial, and other vendor partner business soundness reviews, and analysis.
• Research, collect, track, and report on vendor service level agreements.
• Perform daily activities related to regulatory compliance, including contract submissions, completing Operations Responsibilities Matrices, and responding to associated Department of Managed Health Care questions.
• Conducts due diligence during vendor onboarding process. Assist team in collecting vendor information.
• Perform vendor onsite reviews (in conjunction with the Strategic Accounts Representative, as appropriate).
• Works closely with Strategic Accounts Representative to track issues and reporting of root cause analysis.

• Communicating effectively and efficiently internally and externally.
• Writing, reporting, researching, administration, and analysis.
• Developing and occasionally delivering presentations for individuals and groups.
• Leading and participating in internal and external committees and meetings.
• Complying with the organization's Code of Conduct, all regulatory and contractual requirements, organizational policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Project management.
• Meeting deadlines and adjusting to changes in policies, procedures, and priorities

• Constant and close visual work at desk or computer
• Constant sitting and working at desk
• Constant data entry using keyboard and/or mouse
• Frequent use of telephone headset
• Frequent verbal and written communication with staff and other business associates by telephone, correspondence, or in person
• Frequent lifting of folders and various other objects weighing between 0 and 30 lbs
• Frequent walking and standing
• Occasional driving of automobiles.

EDUCATION OR TRAINING EQUIVALENT TO:

• Familiarity with managed care and publicly funded health programs (Medicare, Medi-Cal) preferred.
• Audit and previous vendor management experience preferred.

MINIMUM YEARS OF ADDITIONAL RELATED EXPERIENCE:

• Two years related work experience.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS (SKILLS, ABILITIES, LICENSE):

• Demonstrated flexibility, and ability to adjust to changes in policies, procedures and priorities.
• Familiarity with audit and compliance processes.
• Ability to work in a team environment, resolve problems independently, inform management of all issues and work with a sense of urgency while maintaining close attention to detail.
• Experience with performance measurement and assessment.
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Experience in use of computer system software such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently is critical.
• Diplomatic and customer service focused, able to manage key stakeholders in positive, poised and effective manner.
• Ability and willingness to take initiative to address problems and make continuous process improvements.
• Ability to interface with senior management and translate complex issues into project plans with deliverables and measurable outcomes.