We are seeking an experienced Procurement Analyst to support a large‑scale CMMC compliance initiative with a heavy focus on IT applications and software vendors. This role will play a critical part in bringing approximately 110 applications through a formal governance and compliance process by reviewing, renegotiating, and standardizing software contracts and vendor agreements.

The ideal candidate brings strong IT procurement and vendor negotiation experience, understands software licensing and cloud agreements, and can partner closely with IT Finance (FinOps), Security, Legal, and Application Owners to ensure contracts align with compliance, cost, and governance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and contract activities for IT applications and software vendors supporting CMMC compliance efforts
• Review, renegotiate, and standardize software, SaaS, cloud, and IT services contracts to align with governance and security requirements
• Partner with IT Finance / FinOps to validate pricing models, cost structures, licensing terms, renewals, and budget alignment
• Support the onboarding of ~110 applications into formal contract governance, ensuring agreements meet compliance, audit, and documentation standards
• Serve as a primary point of contact for IT vendor negotiations, including renewals, amendments, and cost optimization efforts
• Collaborate with Security, Legal, Compliance, and Application Teams to ensure contracts support CMMC and internal policy requirements
• Track contract terms, obligations, renewals, and risk items; maintain accurate procurement and contract records
• Identify opportunities to improve vendor terms, reduce risk, and drive cost savings across the applications portfolio
• Support audits and compliance reviews by providing contract documentation and procurement artifacts as needed

Required Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of experience in procurement, vendor management, or contract analysis
• Strong background in IT procurement, specifically software, SaaS, cloud, and application-related contracts
• Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts with IT and software vendors
• Working knowledge of software licensing models, cloud consumption, and vendor pricing structures
• Experience partnering with Finance / FinOps teams on cost analysis and contract validation
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage a high volume of contracts and stakeholders
• Ability to work cross-functionally with IT, Security, Legal, and Compliance teams

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Exposure to or experience supporting CMMC, NIST 800‑171, or similar compliance initiatives
• Background in application-heavy environments with complex vendor ecosystems
• Experience supporting audits or regulatory reviews related to IT contracts
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools or procurement systems

Why This Role Matters

This role is critical to ensuring that application and software contracts are compliant, cost-effective, and properly governed as part of a broader CMMC readiness effort. Strong vendor negotiation skills and IT contract expertise will directly impact compliance outcomes, cost control, and risk reduction.