Telecommunications Contract & Supplier Manager Support

Position Overview

Join VITA as a Telecommunications Contract & Supplier Manager Support in Richmond, VA. This is a 6-month Contract to Hire role requiring on-site availability – initially 5 days/week for 2-3 weeks until the manager is comfortable, then transitioning to 4 days on-site with 1 day remote. The role supports the Telecommunications & Supplier Management Team by managing contracts, supplier performance, process documentation, and ensuring smooth stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Telecommunications & Supplier Management Team with documentation, oversight, and management of Telecommunications Contracts.
• Understand and apply Virginia’s Public Procurement Act (VPPA) and participate in available training if needed.
• Evaluate contract language, manage supplier performance issues, and support adherence to service level agreements.
• Document and update processes using tools such as VISIO, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Provide coverage for team operations and support the upkeep of the Telecommunications website, including pricing updates.
• Conduct research to ensure that contracts, new services, and extensions meet market standards.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in managing Telecommunications Contracts & Suppliers.
• Familiarity with Virginia’s Public Procurement Act (VPPA) or a willingness to learn and apply its principles.
• Proven ability to document processes and effectively use technology (VISIO, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience in stakeholder management.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple simultaneous projects.
• Must be willing and able to work ON SITE as required, including an initial period of full-time on-site work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with contract and supplier management in the telecommunications industry.
• Experience handling NDAs and internal process management.
• Familiarity with procurement best practices and market research within telecommunications.

Benefits & Perks

• Parking available at the agency site.
• Opportunity for potential conversion to FTE, subject to internal interviews and performance.
• On-site training provided, including training on VPPA.
• Exposure to working with matrixed teams and diverse stakeholders.