Vendor Performance Manager

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• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

• Monitors vendor performance and compliance with contractual requirements, including service level agreements
• Assists with the development and maintenance of a comprehensive audit and compliance process
• Synthesizes, analyzes and documents compliance with performance metrics and quality control data
• Conducts quality control audits, identifies audit findings and recommends potential corrective action.
• Communicates with vendor(s) to provide counsel and coaching and to coordinate resolution of problems.
• Provide reports on various aspects of vendor performance to the Business System Manager including:

• Coordinates with Authority legal staff to prepare and update contracts and related documents as necessary.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by tracking emerging practices in the field of claim administration and vendor performance management.
• Develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards
• Works on special reviews and other projects as assigned.
• Attends agency meetings as required.

• 5 year’s professional experience working in a disability insurance, leave management or related areas.
• 2 year’s professional experience in vendor relations or contract management.
• Experience with statistical and data analysis and evaluation of qualitative and quantitative data.
• Experience performing quality control audits.
• Experience working with Salesforce and/or a Customer Relationship Management platform or audit system.
• Experience working with a culturally diverse customer base.

• Knowledge of claims management principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of quality control audit procedures.
• Ability to synthesize and analyze large data sets.
• Ability to identify, communicate and evaluate key performance indicators.
• Ability to work cooperatively with teams to deliver excellent results and maintain a collegial work environment.
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong project and time management skills, including a high level of organization, attention to detail, and follow-through, while balancing and prioritizing multiple activities and responsibilities.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.