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IT Business Analyst III

Bucher & Christian Consulting Inc.

Pennington, NJ · HybridContract$48.42/hrSeen 2w ago

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Compensation
$48.42/hr
Location
Pennington, NJHybrid
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

BCforward seeks an IT Business Analyst III to serve as a Third Party Engagement Manager, overseeing vendor risk, governance, and performance across a portfolio. The role involves managing risk assessments, ensuring compliance, and driving remediation while influencing stakeholders and maintaining standardized processes.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Third‑Party Risk ManagementOperational RiskTechnology RiskVendor GovernanceMicrosoft OfficeSharePointMicroStrategyAnalytical ThinkingCommunication SkillsStakeholder EngagementCopilot

Full job description

Compensation

$48.42 - $48.42 / Hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

Job Title: IT Business Analyst III

Location: Pennington, NJ

Duration: Contract - 12 months

Pay Range: $48.42/hr (W2)

Job ID: 409192

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a Third Party Engagement Manager (Global Technology) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in third-party risk management, vendor governance, and enterprise risk/control frameworks and a proven ability to standardize oversight, mitigate risk, and drive performance across a portfolio of similar third-party services.

Responsibilities:

Serve as the Third Party Engagement Manager (TPEM) for a portfolio of third parties delivering the same or similar service.

Provide centralized ownership and oversight across multiple vendors to ensure consistent governance, control execution, and accountability.

Own third-party risk management activities across the lifecycle, including approval of risk assessments, attestations, and key third-party decisions.

Identify, evaluate, and escalate third-party risks, issues, and audit findings.

Monitor vendor performance and ensure accountability for delivery against contractual and enterprise expectations and obligations.

Drive remediation of performance gaps and ensure appropriate issue resolution and follow-up.

Oversee third-party relationships across the full lifecycle and ensure compliance with enterprise policies, standards, and control requirements.

Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, risk partners, and governance routines.

Drive consistency and standardization in execution across similar third-party engagements.

Establish and enforce standardized engagement, risk management, and performance frameworks across all third parties within the service portfolio.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Experience in third-party risk management, operational risk, or technology risk.

Strong understanding of enterprise risk and control frameworks.

Experience managing vendor relationships and governance oversight.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple engagements within a portfolio-based structure.

Strong analytical thinking and sound decision-making skills.

Ability to influence and engage stakeholders across multiple levels of the organization.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence without direct authority.

Proven ownership to drive issues, action items, and commitments through completion with minimal oversight.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint or similar document repositories, including navigation of MicroStrategy.

Preferred Skills:

Experience within a large-scale technology organization.

Familiarity with third-party lifecycle tools and processes, such as risk assessments, data transmission, performance management, and inventory alignment.

Experience managing high-volume or functionally similar vendor portfolios.

Exposure to centralized or shared service operating models.

Experience with Copilot or comparable productivity tools.

Role Logistics & Interview Process:

Approved location: Pennington, NJ. Hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days onsite per week.

Target start month: September or October.

Interview process: 1-2 video rounds. Glider ID verification required.

Candidates should list current location, relocation plan, availability, and any cooling-off requirement on the resume.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

Competitive compensation and benefits.

Opportunities for growth with global clients.

A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.

Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Interested? Apply Now!

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume. Kindly include your current location, relocation plan, availability or start date, and any required cooling-off period.

Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjgzNjUwLjEwNDEyQGJjZm9yd2FyZGNvbXAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

RkpXntqIYOz4-3297

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