IA-DOM-DOIT – IT Contracting Officer

Des Moines, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title: IT Contracting Officer
Location: Des Moines IA
Engagement Type: Contract
Work Mode: Hybrid (onsite 2-3 days per week as needed)
Duration: January 5 2026 June 30 2026
Interview Type: Web Cam or In Person

Role Overview:
Seeking an experienced IT Contracting Officer to manage IT procurements contract negotiations vendor performance monitoring and compliance with state procurement statutes and IT standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage end-to-end IT procurement processes including RFPs RFIs RFQs and sole source justifications.
Draft review and negotiate IT contracts including software licensing SaaS cloud services hardware and professional services.
Collaborate with legal cybersecurity enterprise architecture and business stakeholders to ensure contract terms meet technical legal and operational requirements.
Maintain procurement documentation and contract records in procurement systems and monitor vendor performance.

Required Skills & Experience:

Bachelors degree in Business Administration Public Administration Information Technology or related field.
Minimum 5 years experience in IT procurement contract negotiation or public sector contracting.
Strong knowledge of IT contract types (SaaS IaaS perpetual licenses maintenance/support agreements).
Familiarity with state or federal procurement regulations and processes.
Strong written and verbal communication analytical negotiation and project management skills.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with procurement systems such as Workday or I/3.
Professional procurement certifications (NIGP-CPP CPPB CPPO NCMA CPCM).
Experience in a centralized procurement environment.
Knowledge of cybersecurity and data privacy considerations in IT contracts.

Additional Details:
Work hours: Straight Time. Candidate must be available to work onsite in the Des Moines area 2 3 days per week as needed. Selected candidate will be required to complete additional background check and fingerprinting processes prior to start. Only local/regional candidates should be submitted. Interview availability required on specified interview dates.

Position Title: IT Contracting Officer Location: Des Moines IA Engagement Type: Contract Work Mode: Hybrid (onsite 2-3 days per week as needed) Duration: January 5 2026 June 30 2026 Interview Type: Web Cam or In Person Role Overview: Seeking an experienced IT Contracting Officer to manage IT pro...

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage end-to-end IT procurement processes including RFPs RFIs RFQs and sole source justifications.
Draft review and negotiate IT contracts including software licensing SaaS cloud services hardware and professional services.
Collaborate with legal cybersecurity enterprise architecture and business stakeholders to ensure contract terms meet technical legal and operational requirements.
Maintain procurement documentation and contract records in procurement systems and monitor vendor performance.

Required Skills & Experience:

Bachelors degree in Business Administration Public Administration Information Technology or related field.
Minimum 5 years experience in IT procurement contract negotiation or public sector contracting.
Strong knowledge of IT contract types (SaaS IaaS perpetual licenses maintenance/support agreements).
Familiarity with state or federal procurement regulations and processes.
Strong written and verbal communication analytical negotiation and project management skills.

Preferred Skills: