IT Contract Specialist

Duties/Responsibilities:
? Acts as a liaison between IT managers, contract staff, and vendors
? Works with requestors to develop scope of work (SOW) and timetable for contracts
? Conducts research for vendor sourcing and contract vehicles
? Coordinates bidding of requested IT goods and services including hardware, software, and professional services
? Prepares procurement packages including vendor quotes, justification memos, and independent cost estimates (ICE)
? Coordinates the review of proposed contracts with respect to Financial Terms, IP Rights, Indemnification, limits of liability, Risk Assessment, Warranties, Performance Criteria with Problem Resolution Processes, etc.
? Enhances and maintains system to track contracts and status of IT procurements.
? Measures and analyzes IT contract data; prepares reports on status and metrics
? Meets regularly with IT groups
? Coordinates ad hoc meetings with vendors and stakeholders as needed
? Prepares presentations as needed
? Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Experience
? BA or BS degree in business or related field or related work experience
? 7+ years managing sourcing and IT contracts
? Experience in IT contract negotiation
? Public sector or IT-specific experience a plus

Required Skills/Abilities
? Excellent oral and written communication skills
? Strong quantitative and analytic skills
? Knowledge of procurement processes
? Ability to source products; research IT contracts, identify vendors; knowledge of IT products and vendors or government contracts a plus
? Strong negotiating skills
? Proficiency with Microsoft Office; i.e., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
? Familiarity with ERP systems; Oracle experience a plus
? Flexible, quick learner; ability to get things done in a large, complex environment
? Results orientation; excellent time management; ability to meet deadlines
? Careful attention to detail