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Key Responsibilities
Required / Desired
Bachelor s 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
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 state s 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.
- Bachelor s 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.
- 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.
Required / Desired
Bachelor s 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