Information Technology Contract Manager
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Job Location:
Phoenix, NM - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 72099 - 89100
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
DEPATMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITYYour Partner For A Stronger Arizona. |
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONTRACT MANAGER
| Job Location: |
| Posting Details: |
Salary: $72099.00 - $89100.00
Grade: 23
Closing Date: November 24 2025
| Job Summary: |
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!
The Department of Economic Security Division of Technology Services is seeking an experienced and highly motivated professional to join our team as an Information Technology Contract Manager. This position will provide oversight and management of Information Technology (IT) sourcing and procurement functions across all IT spending categories (e.g. hardware software services telecom). This position will also lead process improvement processes to improve the quality timeliness and performance of the sourcing and procurement team through improved governance staffing expertise tools/processes and data analysis.
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 employees flexibility autonomy and trust. Across our many agencies boards and 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.
| Job Duties: |
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Oversee IT sourcing and procurement operations aligning initiatives with organizational strategy and serving as the primary liaison between Procurement and DTS.
Lead process policy and lifecycle improvements by developing and maintaining sourcing policies procedures procurement strategies and audit management processes.
Manage contracts and vendor relationships including reviewing and negotiating software services telecom agreements and implementing comprehensive vendor management and performance evaluation.
Develop team skills and performance providing training evaluating competencies setting metrics and handling performance or disciplinary matters as needed.
Analyze technology spending and market trends to identify cost-optimization opportunities and support informed sourcing decisions.
| Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs): |
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of IT sourcing.
Procurement life cycle and 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.
Lead a fast pace and contract negotiations organizing managing coordinating and evaluating complex procurement and sourcing actions group facilitation and presenting skills.
Leadership and motivation; team building complex problem solving critical thinking and the ability to manage conflict resolution.
Excellent oral and written skills.
Ability to:
Build and maintain professional relationships and lead in a fast-paced environment.
Learn department state policy procedures rules and regulations.
Take complex information and deliver an informative presentation to a diverse audience.
Multitask while meeting competing priorities and time frames.
Build and improve organizational capabilities through governance staff capabilities and processing data analysis.
| Selective Preference(s): |
This ideal candidate for this position will have:
Three years experience implementing and managing IT procurement and/or contracts.
Have a bachelors degree in business finance public administration computer science law or a related field.
| Pre-Employment Requirements: |
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.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
If this position requires 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.
| Benefits: |
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
| Retirement: |
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.
| Contact Us: |
For questions about this career opportunity please contact Shannon Anguiano at or email
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 emailing Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Business Process
- SQL
- Active Directory
- Information Technology
- Database
- Information Security
- Infrastructure
- ITIL
- Project Management
- Internet
- ERP
- Backup
- Setup
- hardware
- Technical Support
About Company
The Arizona Department of Revenue is consistently striving towards recruiting individuals who are committed to providing quality services to the citizens of Arizona and are passionate about creating solutions to the ever-evolving decisions faced within state government.
