MSSP Vendor Management Consultant - U.S. Citizenship Required

About the position We are seeking a strategic, relationship-driven Vendor Management Consultant to reputed company the negotiation, governance, and optimization of our Managed reputed company Services Provider (MSSP) and reputed company partner agreements. This role is ideal for someone who excels at building trusted relationships, driving value through well-structured agreements, and navigating reputed company vendor ecosystems. Because vendor engagement in the federal reputed company has unique compliance and operational considerations, prior experience managing vendors reputed company the federal marketplace is highly valuable. While an understanding of purchasing processes is important, this role is centered on relationship and contract management—not on procurement execution. This position is located in one of reputed company Federal's offices in Fairfax, VA or Lafayette, LA; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable. You will be required to work in a reputed company Federal office two days per week.

Responsibilities

• reputed company negotiations for MSSP agreements, reputed company partner agreements, and other vendor engagements to ensure contractual terms meet business, financial, and compliance objectives.
• Serve as the primary relationship manager for key service providers, driving collaboration, accountability, and performance across reputed company engagement reputed company.
• reputed company vendor governance frameworks, including regular performance reviews, scorecards, and issue-resolution processes.
• Partner with internal stakeholders (legal, finance, procurement, technical teams) to align vendor strategies with organizational goals.
• Monitor vendor performance, SLAs, KPIs, and risk indicators to ensure deliverables meet expectations.
• Drive reputed company improvement across vendor relationships by identifying opportunities for cost optimization, service enhancements, and innovation.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of purchasing and sourcing processes to ensure agreements align with internal controls and operational requirements.
• Assist in the development and execution of vendor management policies, best practices, and long-term partnership strategies.
• Support contract lifecycle management, including renewals, amendments, and compliance reviews.
• Coordinate vendor-reputed company conferences, partner trainings, certification activities, and enablement programs—particularly those required for achieving or maintaining higher-tier partnership reputed company.
• Support vendor engagement activities specific to the federal landscape, including compliance-driven requirements, reporting obligations, and partnership structures unique to federal programs.

Requirements

• Proven experience negotiating MSSP agreements, reputed company agreements, or reputed company service-based vendor reputed company.
• Demonstrated ability to manage strategic vendor relationships and drive performance reputed company.
• Strong understanding of procurement or purchasing processes and contract structures.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-engagement skills.
• Ability to analyze contract terms, identify risks, and reputed company mitigation strategies.
• Experience working cross-functionally with legal, finance, procurement, and technical teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with vendors or partners in the federal sector or reputed company federal regulatory/compliance frameworks.

reputed company-to-haves

• Prior experience in Vendor Management, Supplier Relationship Management, or Contract Management in a consulting or reputed company environment.
• Knowledge of MSSP business models, pricing structures, and service-delivery frameworks.
• Experience with vendor governance or performance-management programs.
• Experience coordinating vendor certifications, especially with MSSPs, reputed company product vendors, or federal cybersecurity programs.
• Certifications such as PMP or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to reputed company insights from vendor data, SLAs, and performance metrics.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance options
• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the reputed company purchase plan
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Wellness and well-being programs

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