Hiring: W2 Candidates Only
Visa: Open to any visa type with valid work authorization in the USA
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 agreements 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.
- Ensure compliance with State of Iowa procurement statutes administrative rules and internal policies.
- Maintain accurate procurement documentation and contract records in the states procurement systems.
- Provide guidance and training to internal stakeholders on IT procurement best practices and contract management.
- Monitor vendor performance and support contract enforcement and dispute resolution as needed.
- Stay current on industry trends emerging technologies and evolving procurement regulations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration Public Administration Information Technology or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in IT procurement contract negotiation or public sector contracting.
- Strong knowledge of IT contract types (e.g. SaaS IaaS perpetual licenses maintenance/support agreements).
- Familiarity with state or federal procurement regulations and processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical negotiation and project management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with State of Iowa procurement systems (e.g. Workday I/3 or similar).
- Professional certifications such as NIGP-CPP CPPB CPPO or NCMA CPCM.
- Experience working in a centralized procurement environment.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity and data privacy considerations in IT contracts.
| Skill | Required / Desired | | |
| Bachelors degree in Business Administration Public Administration Information Technology or a related field. | Required | | |
| Experience in IT procurement contract negotiation or public sector contracting. | Required | | |
| Strong knowledge of IT contract types (e.g. SaaS IaaS perpetual licenses maintenance/support agreements). | Required | | |
| Familiarity with state or federal procurement regulations and processes. | Required | | |
| Excellent written and verbal communication skills. | Required | | |
| Strong analytical negotiation and project management skills. | Required | | |
| Experience with State of Iowa procurement systems (e.g. Workday I/3 or similar). | Highly desired | | |
| Professional certifications such as NIGP-CPP CPPB CPPO or NCMA CPCM. | Highly desired | | |
| Experience working in a centralized procurement environment. | Highly desired | | |
| Knowledge of cybersecurity and data privacy considerations in IT contracts. | Highly desired | | |
Hiring: W2 Candidates Only Visa: Open to any visa type with valid work authorization in the USA 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 ag...
Hiring: W2 Candidates Only
Visa: Open to any visa type with valid work authorization in the USA
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 agreements 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.
- Ensure compliance with State of Iowa procurement statutes administrative rules and internal policies.
- Maintain accurate procurement documentation and contract records in the states procurement systems.
- Provide guidance and training to internal stakeholders on IT procurement best practices and contract management.
- Monitor vendor performance and support contract enforcement and dispute resolution as needed.
- Stay current on industry trends emerging technologies and evolving procurement regulations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration Public Administration Information Technology or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in IT procurement contract negotiation or public sector contracting.
- Strong knowledge of IT contract types (e.g. SaaS IaaS perpetual licenses maintenance/support agreements).
- Familiarity with state or federal procurement regulations and processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical negotiation and project management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with State of Iowa procurement systems (e.g. Workday I/3 or similar).
- Professional certifications such as NIGP-CPP CPPB CPPO or NCMA CPCM.
- Experience working in a centralized procurement environment.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity and data privacy considerations in IT contracts.
| Skill | Required / Desired | | |
| Bachelors degree in Business Administration Public Administration Information Technology or a related field. | Required | | |
| Experience in IT procurement contract negotiation or public sector contracting. | Required | | |
| Strong knowledge of IT contract types (e.g. SaaS IaaS perpetual licenses maintenance/support agreements). | Required | | |
| Familiarity with state or federal procurement regulations and processes. | Required | | |
| Excellent written and verbal communication skills. | Required | | |
| Strong analytical negotiation and project management skills. | Required | | |
| Experience with State of Iowa procurement systems (e.g. Workday I/3 or similar). | Highly desired | | |
| Professional certifications such as NIGP-CPP CPPB CPPO or NCMA CPCM. | Highly desired | | |
| Experience working in a centralized procurement environment. | Highly desired | | |
| Knowledge of cybersecurity and data privacy considerations in IT contracts. | Highly desired | | |
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