IT Sourcing Consultant 3 (Onsite)

Richmond, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: IT Sourcing Consultant 3 (Onsite)

Location: Richmond VA

Duration: 6 Months

Job Description:

This position is responsible for walking public bodies through the COV Ramp process and specifically working with public bodies to negotiate Cloud terms and Conditions to meet their IT/Cloud hosted needs.

IT Review solicitations and contracts of varying degrees of complexity and risk that are Cloud-based or Software as a Service (SaaS).

Review and analyze IT solicitations and contracts for compliance with applicable laws policies and guidelines such as the clients Security policies standards and guidelines.
Revise solicitations and contracts in collaboration with customer agencies to ensure conformity with the Commonwealths and clients applicable laws and policies and the customers needs.
Negotiate Cloud terms and conditions with suppliers in collaboration with the customer agency and client Security.
Address complex contract problems and providing resolution for contract negotiations.
Assist with the development and/or revision of Cloud terms and conditions as needed.
Propose alternate language for problematic clauses in standard vendor service terms and service level agreements.
Influence public bodies to make informed decisions by providing insights into contract terms and conditions identifying potential risks associated with accepting alternate contract language and mitigating identified risks using alternate language and appropriate contractual provisions.
Work with autonomy to include spotting legal issues and knowing when to consult the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) for legal advice and/or executive leadership for guidance.
Assist with the development and/or revision of Cloud process documentation resources and guidance.
Log and track each public bodys Cloud Terms request from submission of the request form by the agency to final approval.
Submit weekly Cloud metrics to leadership.
Identify new developments in IT Contracting and/or Cloud-based procurements and partner with teammates and internal stakeholders to adjust processes and/or contractual terms to reflect the current market.
Participate in the development and delivery of IT Procurement training including training on the procurement process for Cloud (COV Ramp).

Skills:

Skill	Required / Desired	Amount	of Experience
Superior written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally	Required	5	Years
Knowledge of various contract types and procurement methods	Required	5	Years
Proven ability to negotiate complex agreements while identifying analyzing and resolving problems that arise.	Required	5	Years
Exceptional organizational project management and time management skills	Required	5	Years
Ability to adapt to changing high-volume environments while maintaining a focus on the needs of the public bodies	Required	5	Years
Strong ability to make balanced decisions under tight time sensitive deadlines.	Required	5	Years
Ability to partner and collaborate effectively with colleagues (e.g. public bodies leadership stakeholders)	Required	5	Years
Ability to plan monitor gather and coordinate information and prioritize between multiple requirements objectives projects and tasks	Required	5	Years
Deep knowledge and understanding of procurement specifically Cloud/SaaS procurements and the contracting process	Required	5	Years
Ability to recognize and weigh risks in contact terms and conditions	Required	5	Years
Expertise in interpreting and applying applicable policies and documenting contractual arrangements	Required	5	Years
Dedicated to the highest standards of honesty quality and integrity	Required	5	Years
Organized in managing documents and information with a logical analytical approach to attain conclusions and recommendations	Required	5	Years
Ability to apply critical thinking skills to resolve complex problems	Required	5	Years
Experience in Information Technology procurements and contracting	Required	5	Years
Preferred experience in experience in state or local government procurement	Highly desired
Bachelors degree in supply chain management public administration business management or equivalent experience	Highly desired
Working knowledge of the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA) and VITA policies guidelines and standards	Highly desired

Job Title: IT Sourcing Consultant 3 (Onsite) Location: Richmond VA Duration: 6 Months Job Description: This position is responsible for walking public bodies through the COV Ramp process and specifically working with public bodies to negotiate Cloud terms and Conditions to meet their IT/Cloud ho...

Job Title: IT Sourcing Consultant 3 (Onsite)

Location: Richmond VA

Duration: 6 Months

Job Description:

IT Review solicitations and contracts of varying degrees of complexity and risk that are Cloud-based or Software as a Service (SaaS).

Review and analyze IT solicitations and contracts for compliance with applicable laws policies and guidelines such as the clients Security policies standards and guidelines.
Revise solicitations and contracts in collaboration with customer agencies to ensure conformity with the Commonwealths and clients applicable laws and policies and the customers needs.
Negotiate Cloud terms and conditions with suppliers in collaboration with the customer agency and client Security.
Address complex contract problems and providing resolution for contract negotiations.
Assist with the development and/or revision of Cloud terms and conditions as needed.
Propose alternate language for problematic clauses in standard vendor service terms and service level agreements.
Influence public bodies to make informed decisions by providing insights into contract terms and conditions identifying potential risks associated with accepting alternate contract language and mitigating identified risks using alternate language and appropriate contractual provisions.
Work with autonomy to include spotting legal issues and knowing when to consult the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) for legal advice and/or executive leadership for guidance.
Assist with the development and/or revision of Cloud process documentation resources and guidance.
Log and track each public bodys Cloud Terms request from submission of the request form by the agency to final approval.
Submit weekly Cloud metrics to leadership.
Identify new developments in IT Contracting and/or Cloud-based procurements and partner with teammates and internal stakeholders to adjust processes and/or contractual terms to reflect the current market.
Participate in the development and delivery of IT Procurement training including training on the procurement process for Cloud (COV Ramp).

Skills:

Skill	Required / Desired	Amount	of Experience
Superior written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally	Required	5	Years
Knowledge of various contract types and procurement methods	Required	5	Years
Proven ability to negotiate complex agreements while identifying analyzing and resolving problems that arise.	Required	5	Years
Exceptional organizational project management and time management skills	Required	5	Years
Ability to adapt to changing high-volume environments while maintaining a focus on the needs of the public bodies	Required	5	Years
Strong ability to make balanced decisions under tight time sensitive deadlines.	Required	5	Years
Ability to partner and collaborate effectively with colleagues (e.g. public bodies leadership stakeholders)	Required	5	Years
Ability to plan monitor gather and coordinate information and prioritize between multiple requirements objectives projects and tasks	Required	5	Years
Deep knowledge and understanding of procurement specifically Cloud/SaaS procurements and the contracting process	Required	5	Years
Ability to recognize and weigh risks in contact terms and conditions	Required	5	Years
Expertise in interpreting and applying applicable policies and documenting contractual arrangements	Required	5	Years
Dedicated to the highest standards of honesty quality and integrity	Required	5	Years
Organized in managing documents and information with a logical analytical approach to attain conclusions and recommendations	Required	5	Years
Ability to apply critical thinking skills to resolve complex problems	Required	5	Years
Experience in Information Technology procurements and contracting	Required	5	Years
Preferred experience in experience in state or local government procurement	Highly desired
Bachelors degree in supply chain management public administration business management or equivalent experience	Highly desired
Working knowledge of the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA) and VITA policies guidelines and standards	Highly desired