Sr Technical Risk Analyst (Vendor Relationship Manager)

Job Description

Company: QED National

Location: Fairmount Heights, US

Position Title: Senior Technical Risk Analyst (Vendor Relationship Manager)

Location: Vienna, VA (Hybrid)

Clearance Requirements: None

Position Status: Contract

Pay Rate: $58 – $62 per hour

Position Description:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Risk Analyst (Vendor Relationship Manager) to support enterprise Security and Technology organizations by managing strategic vendor relationships, contract governance, procurement coordination, and vendor risk oversight.

This role serves as the primary liaison between Security stakeholders, Procurement, and external vendors to ensure contracted products and services are delivered efficiently, cost-effectively, and in compliance with organizational standards. The ideal candidate combines expertise in vendor management, contract administration, procurement processes, risk management, service level agreements (SLAs), and cross-functional stakeholder engagement.

This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with strong experience in IT Vendor Management, Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), Procurement Operations, Contract Lifecycle Management, and Security Vendor Governance.

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage strategic relationships with internal business partners, Procurement teams, and third-party technology vendors.
• Lead vendor relationship management activities throughout the contract lifecycle, including onboarding, renewals, performance monitoring, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate vendor sourcing activities including market research, vendor evaluations, product demonstrations, and quote requests.
• Partner with Procurement to facilitate contract negotiations, NDAs, purchase requisitions, and vendor onboarding.
• Ensure vendor engagements comply with organizational governance, procurement policies, and security requirements.
• Monitor vendor performance against established Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and contractual obligations.
• Develop vendor scorecards, dashboards, KPIs, and reporting metrics to evaluate vendor effectiveness.
• Drive remediation efforts and corrective action plans for vendor performance issues.
• Coordinate vendor review meetings, business reviews, and stakeholder communications.
• Maintain vendor documentation, SharePoint repositories, intake requests, and workflow tracking within established SLAs.
• Support business units during vendor risk assessments and due diligence activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve vendor management processes and operational efficiency.
• Stay current with industry best practices related to vendor governance, procurement, third-party risk, and contract management.
• Manage multiple concurrent vendor engagements while maintaining exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.

Required Skills/Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of experience in Vendor Management, Procurement, Third-Party Risk Management, Contract Administration, or Supplier Relationship Management.
• Strong understanding of vendor governance, procurement processes, contract lifecycle management, and supplier performance management.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating, administering, and monitoring vendor contracts and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Experience managing medium to large, complex vendor engagements across multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of vendor due diligence, contract compliance, risk assessments, and issue remediation.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Experience developing vendor dashboards, scorecards, KPIs, and executive reporting.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional organizational abilities.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with experience communicating across technical and executive audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and enterprise business applications.
• Experience supporting Security, Technology, or Enterprise IT organizations is highly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience supporting enterprise Security or Cybersecurity organizations.
• Familiarity with Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) frameworks.
• Experience working closely with Procurement and Vendor Management Offices (VMO/PVM).
• Knowledge of technology procurement, software licensing, cloud vendors, and IT service providers.
• Experience with contract governance, supplier performance metrics, and operational reporting.

About Seneca Resources

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm, we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.

When you work with Seneca, you’re choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.

Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Skills:
Alliance/Partner Management, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Business Support, Cloud Computing, Consulting, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Contract Processing, Contract Requirements, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Due Diligence, Enterprise Applications, Enterprise Protection, Establish Priorities, Finance, Fortune 500 Customers, Government Organizations, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, Market Research, Metrics, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint, Negotiation Skills, New Drug Application, Onboarding, Operational Strategy, Organizational Skills, PVM, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Plan Meetings, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Process Management, Procurement Management, Procurement Software, Product Demonstration, Project/Program Management, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Compliance, Relationship Management, Reporting Dashboards, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Scorecarding, Service Level Agreement (SLA), Software Licenses, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Supply Chain Management, Technical Support, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Licensing, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Vendor/Supplier Quality Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Vendor/Supplier Sourcing, Writing Skills

About the Company:
QED National

QED National is a certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise with WBE certification in New York City, New York State, New Jersey and Delaware. A trusted IT advisor to both public and private sector customers, QED National is headquartered in New York City with offices in Albany, NY. Driven by 24 years of industry expertise and guided by strong, ethical practices, QED National helps clients achieve their business objectives by providing innovative IT consulting, reliable staff augmentation and scalable technology solutions that are custom tailored for their needs. Our outstanding service has earned us an extraordinary client retention rate of ninety-five percent.

PRACTICE AREAS

Cyber / Information Security
• Assessments and consulting
• Advanced security technologies and implementation support services

IT Management Consulting
• Data Analytics
• Project & Program Management
• Enterprise Architecture and Systems Engineering
• Governance, Risk & Compliance
• IT Strategy

IT Staff Augmentation
• Providing highly qualified, reliable consultants at cost-effective rates, backed by our reputation for integrity & professionalism

Technology Solutions
• A comprehensive portfolio of products and services including, but not limited to RSA, Checkpoint, Information Builders, Commvault, EMC and Schneider Electric/APC

QED National is led by a strong management team, under the direction of founder and president, Colleen Molter. Working with selected organizations, chosen for their outstanding products and support services, QED National delivers expert solutions ranging from IT assessments and governance to intelligent data storage and staff augmentation. It all adds up to comprehensive, customized IT business solutions.

Esteemed Clients and Sustained Growth

A New York City and New York State Certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise, QED National is a privately held company in continuous operation since 1993. Recipient of New York City, New York State, Florida, California and Fortune 500 contracts, QED National is proud to have sustained success and growth, including “Inc. Magazine’s 5000 Fastest Growing Firms in America” for nine consecutive years —2009 through 2017. View our full roster of awards.

QED National humbly, yet firmly, acknowledges its reputation among its clients as a partner that responds diligently—and expeditiously—to provide the highest quality services. The QED National team ambitiously looks forward to all future opportunities to provide such services.

Company Size:
50 to 99 employees

Industry:
Staffing/Employment Agencies

Founded:
1993

Website:
http://www.qednational.com/

Source: Monster