Cloud Procurement Contract Analyst

Title: Cloud Procurement Contract Analyst

State Role Title:Procurement Officer II

Hiring Range: $110000 - $129000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: VA Information Tech Agency

Location:VA Information Technologies

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) is excited to offer a competitive opportunity to serve as an Cloud Procurement Contract Analyst with the Customer Experience Division.

This position supports SCMs Contract Risk Management team. This team is responsible for mitigating risk on Information Technology (IT) procurements that are classified as Cloud high risk or major projects.

The team also supports Cloud terms & conditions negotiations. This position will be responsible for reviewing contracts involving complex Cloud high risk and Major Project contracts and assist agencies by managing/overseeing the negotiation and execution of complex IT Cloud based or SaaS procurements.

The Cloud Procurement Contract Analyst will also support the review of IT Cloud terms & conditions as needed and provide recommendations to agencies.

The selected candidate(s) will be responsible for the following tasks:

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

Serve as a backup reviewer for solicitations and contracts that are categorized as a major project and/or high-risk.

Review and analyze IT contracts for compliance with applicable laws policies and guidelines such as the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA) and VITAs Security policies standards and guidelines.

Revise contracts in collaboration with customer agencies to ensure conformity with the Commonwealths and VITAs applicable laws and policies and the customers needs.

Negotiate Cloud terms and conditions with suppliers in collaboration with the customer agency and VITA Security.

Address complex contract problems and provide resolutions 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 the submission of the request form by the agency to the 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).

Join VITA at The Boulders in Richmond VA where innovation meets impact! As the Commonwealths leading IT agency were connecting protecting innovating and powering Virginias digital future through collaboration creativity and purpose. Our team thrives in a vibrant customer-focused environment that values growth accountability and forward thinking all while making technology work for every corner of Virginia.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable experience communicating with stakeholders suppliers and/or legal counsel.

Considerable knowledge of various contract types and procurement methods.

Considerable experience with project management.

Experience meeting deadlines.

Considerable experience in Information Technology procurements and contracting.

Considerable knowledge interpreting and applying of federal state laws/regulations.

Considerable knowledge in with Cloud services.

Additional Considerations

Experience in state or local government procurement.

Experience in supply chain management public administration business management or equivalent experience.

Working knowledge of the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA) and VITA policies guidelines and standards.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position is eligible for one (1) day telework.

Applicants must consent to a fingerprint background check.

The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S. a Lawful Permanent Resident or an alien authorized to work.

State applications and/or resumes will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the state applicant tracking system. We will not accept applications resumes cover letters any other format. Please refer to Your Application in your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and/or resume.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

VITA is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) official certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29 (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member we encourage you to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Name: VITA Human Resources

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.