IT Vendor Management Specialist 3

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Date: Nov 3, 2025

Location: Centennial, CO, US, 80112

Company: United Launch Alliance

Requisition ID: 1390

Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00 

Location: ULA - Denver 

Relocation: No 

Travel Requirements: None/Infrequent 

 

At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team.

 

Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world's most experienced and reliable space launch company! Successfully launching more than 155 consecutive missions with 100% mission success doesn't happen by accident. It's a testament to the commitment and dedication of our team of rocket scientists and support employees combined with the systems and processes we use to pull them together. As a ULA employee, you'll have the opportunity to grow in your career while working in a team-oriented culture that combines technology, innovation, ingenuity and a commitment to the extraordinary. Whether you are in college just launching your career, or, have experience and want to come work with the best rocket team in the world, our unshakable unity yields stronger solutions and better results as we carry out our mission to save lives, explore the universe, and connect the world. Our team is excited to meet you!

Job Overview & Responsibilities

  

The IT Vendor Management Specialist 3 at United Launch Alliance is responsible for managing complex IT vendor relationships, optimizing IT vendor performance, an ensuring aligment of third-party services with IT and business objectives.  This role provides oversight across the vendor lifecycle - from selection and onboarding through performance management and contract renewal - while driving value, mitigating risk, and ensuring compliance with ULA policies and standards. 

Key responsibilities include:

  • Align IT vendors with the strategic direction, mission, and vision of the IT Vendor Management Office (VMO).
  • Partner with IT leaders to align IT vendor strategies with organizational goals and technology roadmaps.
  • Identify opportunities for IT vendor consolidation, cost optimization, and performance improvement.
  • Manage contractual and operational working relationships with IT vendors to ensure effective usage of committed resources, services, and solutions and to drive innovation and continuous improvement. 
  • Act as a primary point of contact between IT, Supply Chain, and external IT vendors.
  • Track key engagement milestones (expirations, renewals), measure and report on IT vendor performance and manage the delivery of performance feedback to IT vendors.
  • Conduct regular business reviews with IT vendors to assess service quality, performance, and alignment with business needs.
  • Escalate and resolve performance issues and disputes in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Evaluate IT vendor risk and ensure compliance with cybersecurity and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of IT vendor assessments, contracts, and performance reports.
  • Support internal and external audits related to IT vendor management and third-party risk.
  • Coordinate meetings and collaborate with internal stakeholders — including IT, Supply Chain, Finance, GTC, Legal, and business resources.
  • Participate in efforts for IT VMO process improvement and optimization.

 

Required Education

Bachelor

 

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 4 years of related work experience

 

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
  • 8 years of directly related experience and relevant professional certifications may be used to satisfy the bachelor’s degree requirement.
  • Previous exposure to managing IT vendor contracts including, but not limited to:
    • Policies
    • Performance
    • Relationships
    • Issue and dispute resolution
  • General knowledge of contract management and negotiation.
  • Previous experience with vendor lifecycle (sourcing, procurement, vendor management), and how internal roles interact and operate throughout the duration of vendor engagements.
  • Solid grasp of financial concepts, such as depreciation schedules, capitalization, return on investment, and total cost of ownership.
  • Thorough understanding of commercial terms (warranties, intellectual property, indemnification) in IT agreements. 

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with IT standards such as ITIL.
  • Familiarity with relevant regulatory and industry requirements (ITAR, FAR-12).

Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Denver only):  $91,213.00 - $152,022.00 

 

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to base pay. 

 

What makes ULA different?

Because we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, engagement and professional development for employees at all levels.

 

We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including:

  • 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
  • Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
  • Generous paid time off
  • Flexible work environments

 

Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.

 

Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

 

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

 

Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information).

 

ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

 

ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program. Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster (English / Spanish) and Right to Work Poster (English / Spanish).

 

Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process. A hired candidate may opt out of this process by notifying the hiring manager in writing at the time the offer is accepted


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