IT Contracts Specialist Senior
IT Contracts Specialist Senior
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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY
Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona.
DES works with families community organizations advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona.
DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals families and communities for a better quality of life.
IT CONTRACTS SPECIALIST SENIOR
Division of Technology Services
1400 West Washington Street Phoenix Arizona 85007
Salary: $61300 to $67100
Grade: 21
Closing Date: October 1 2025
Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals families and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service community and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit ; or click on the link here to view Our DES video. Come Join the DES Team!
DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an IT Contracts Specialist Senior for the Division of Technology Services (DTS). This position is responsible for supporting the Business Management Offices (BMO) IT acquisition and contracts life cycle management including new acquisition planning development of IT contractual agreements evaluation and selection of suppliers administration of the contract amendment and renewal process management of license maintenance and renewal processes and the implementation and process improvement of BMO policies and procedures.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the departments business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords flexibility autonomy and trust. Across our many agencies boards commissions many State employees participate in the States Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes in offices and in hoteling spaces. All work including remote work should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Facilitating work groups to build requirements developing comprehensive Statements of Work (SOW) for the development of new IT acquisitions/contracts and formal/informal IT solicitations.
Preparing Task Orders drafts suitable for submission to the Office of Procurement for approval and inter-agency services agreements (ISA).
Review and assessment of red-lines to standard terms and conditions and provide summary debrief to Contracts Manager.
Facilitating business reviews to identify ongoing technical support needs for licensing and maintenance agreements and adjusting or escalating as appropriate.
Ensuring that the renewal process for licenses and maintenance are managed and negotiated with the proper amount of lead time in advance of their expiration date.
Identifying cost saving opportunities and improved terms.
Developing policies and procedures that support operational efficiency of the IT contracts business units and creating and maintaining standard work desk procedures and workflows for area of responsibility.
Providing technical expertise on procurement law rules and regulations and initiates appropriate action to ensure compliance.
Leading the vendor evaluation process and transition of suppliers as applicable and representing BMO/DTS/DES at meetings as needed or assigned.
Participating in best practice development and execution of vendor relationship strategy.
Monitoring vendor performance expectations note deficiencies and recommend resolutions as needed in coordination with the office of procurement.
Participating and/or leading in training activities to improve job related competencies of IT contracts business unit team members and modeling the culture standards and policy expectations of leadership.
Planning work activities to ensure timely and accurate completion of work while maintaining a database of all contracts licenses and maintenance agreements to facilitate and manage the renewal process contract changes and vendor management.
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of the IT sourcing and procurement life cycle IT vendor management methodologies.
IT industry knowledge in the areas of hardware software services and telecommunications.
Skills In:
Project management practices technical writing and composition of complex issues and ideas.
Contract negotiations
Organizing managing coordinating and evaluating complex procurement and sourcing actions.
Group facilitation and presentation skills.
Complex problem solving critical thinking and conflict resolution.
Excellent oral and written skills.
Ability to:
Build and maintain professional relationships.
Lead in a fast-paced environment.
Learn department and state policy procedures rules and regulations.
Take complex information and deliver informative presentations to diverse audiences.
Multi-task and meet competing priorities and time frames.
This ideal candidate for this position will have:
3 years experience implementing IT procurement and/or contracts.
A Bachelors degree in business finance public administration computer science law or related field.
Employee shall obtain and maintain a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card that meets DES requirements for a Level One card pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-1969.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agencys ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
This position may require driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply: Drivers License Requirements. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current valid class-appropriate drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R.11).
The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Affordable medical dental life and short-term disability insurance plans
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule employees enjoy improved work/life balance report higher job satisfaction and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.
On or shortly after your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans enrollment instructions submission deadlines and effective dates.
For questions about this career opportunity please contact us at or .
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting or Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
