IT VMO – Business Analyst - Remote

Gentiva Hospice is a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management. They are seeking an IT VMO – Business Analyst to drive continuous improvement and optimize vendor performance within the IT Vendor Management Office, focusing on telecommunications and circuits to achieve cost efficiencies.

Responsibilities:

• Act as an internal VMO subject matter expert for complex vendor engagements, primarily focusing on Telephony and Circuit vendors, to ensure their performance aligns with contractual terms and the organization's strategic financial and operational goals
• Serve as the internal point of contact and VMO escalation manager for performance and contractual issues specific to Telephony and Circuit vendors, working within the VMO team to coordinate resolution
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., IT Towers, Legal/Real Estate) to identify and resolve vendor-related process bottlenecks impacting service delivery (e.g., MACD projects, site readiness), with a specialized focus on the Telephony/Circuits domain
• Contribute to the IT VMO's oversight of key vendor relationships by monitoring and reporting on vendor performance, identifying opportunities for improvement, and assisting with vendor rationalization
• Lead targeted cost optimization initiatives within the VMO framework, beginning with a comprehensive cleansing initiative for telephony and circuit assets. Identify, analyze, and drive the elimination of obsolete, duplicate, or unused services to achieve measurable and sustainable cost reductions
• Develop and maintain a robust, centralized asset inventory (initially focused on telephony and circuit assets) to ensure accuracy and provide the foundational data for financial reporting and cost allocation
• Support the integration of detailed financial data from key vendor relationships (including telephony and circuits) into overall IT cost management and forecasting frameworks
• Identify, analyze, and document opportunities for process improvements across the entire vendor lifecycle (e.g., vendor selection, contract management, onboarding/offboarding, performance tracking)
• Work collaboratively with internal IT teams (e.g., Infrastructure, Applications) and Procurement to implement streamlined VMO processes and best practices that enhance efficiency and compliance
• Function as a flexible, specialized resource for the IT Business Solution team and VMO Manager, stepping into different VMO-focused engagements across various IT domains as required
• Act as a liaison between IT VMO, IT Infrastructure, Finance, Procurement, and other IT Towers to ensure cohesive vendor management, effective cost control, and strategic alignment
• Participate in Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and Management Operating Reviews (MORs) for key vendors, representing the VMO's interest in performance and strategic value

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
• 4-6 years of experience as an analyst supporting financial and/or Payroll/HR systems
• Proven knowledge of computer systems, applications, development, and testing methodologies
• Strong business knowledge with ability to conceptualize and convert processes into computer applications
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively with all levels of the organization
• Ability to work under stress and respond quickly to changing priorities
• Logical and analytical thinking with strong problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task and prioritize projects
• Knowledge of project management processes and execution
• Ability to model business processes and support design of new computer systems
• Strong knowledge of clinical systems used in the division
• Fluent in English with consistent attendance
• PMP Certification
• Travel availability as required
• Prior experience in financial or payroll system implementation