IT Contracts Specialist

Agency

Department of Information Technology

Division

Chief Deputy SCIO

Job Classification Title

IT Contracts Specialist (NS)

Position Number

Grade

DT06

About Us

The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) serves as the Technology Center for the State of NC. Services that NCDIT provides reach a client base of state and local government agencies as well as schools colleges and universities. NCDITs mission is to enable trusted business-driven solutions that meet the needs of North Carolinians. NCDIT provides technology services to state agencies and is charged with closing the digital divide by expanding availability of broadband services and promoting the adoption of affordable high-speed internet.

Description of Work

Salary Range: $65607 - $98412

Are you ready to take the next step in your career

We currently have an opening for an IT Contracts Specialist!

This position may be eligible for hybrid remote work in accordance with state policy and the agencys remote work program but does require weekly onsite work.

This is a REPOST. Previous applicants Must Reapply to be considered.

The IT Contracts Specialist will be responsible for developing reviewing analyzing evaluating and approving high-level complex and Project-designated IT requests and solicitation documents for State entities. This employee will utilize available procurement resources and best procurement practices; utilize technical writing skills and procurement lifecycle knowledge to review and approve documents developed by State entities.

Key Responsibilities:
Reviewing editing and making recommendations on IFBs RFQs and Amendments
Overseeing the evaluation of offers and award recommendations
Establishing and maintaining contracts
Assisting in the resolution of contract disputes
Interpreting applicable laws rules and policies to agency personnel contractors and Vendors
Conducting market research to stay abreast of changes in technology
Building and maintaining strategic work relationships across multiple agencies and with external organizations contractors and vendors


About the Division:
The Statewide IT Procurement Office is responsible for the procurement and oversight of information technology procurements and contracts for State entities including the following major roles: Conduct IT procurements to support the needs of the State. Conduct statewide procurements of IT hardware (Volume Purchasing) software (Enterprise License Agreements) and services based on the aggregated demand of the State. Ensure compliance with requirements of procurement laws and regulations for information technology including compliance with and negotiation of contract terms and conditions for Enterprise License Agreements hardware software and service contacts. Review modify and approve/reject State entity solicitations that do not adhere to State policies and guidelines involving legal terms and conditions project management technical architecture security and other standards as required. Provide contract management vendor management negotiations monitoring oversight and administration for all statewide contracts for IT hardware software and services. Provide procurement advisory services technical assistance and formal training on IT procurement including best practices for writing IT bids and specifications contract management negotiations vendor management.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

The following Management Preferences are not required but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:

• Experience in purchasing or procurement in a government entity

• Experience negotiating contracts

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Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelors degree in business or related area from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of progressively responsible experience in the area of procurement and contract administration related to the solicitation negotiation and award of contracts preferably in information technology and/or public sector environments;

OR

Associate degree in business or related area from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in the area of procurement and contract administration related to the solicitation negotiation and award of contracts preferably in information technology and/or public sector environments; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Tajia Monae Shatia Brown

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