Intermediate IT Contract Officer
2 days ago
Des Moines
Intermediate IT Contracting Officer Type: 1 year contract Work Arrangement: Hybrid Location: Des Moines, IA Interview Process: Initial phone screen 12/10 and 12/11 Pay Range: $50-60/hr (variable dependent) Must Have Skills • 5+ yrs in IT procurement, contract negotiation, or public sector contracting., • Knowledge of IT contract types (e.g., SaaS, IaaS, perpetual licenses, maintenance/support agreements)., • Familiarity with state or federal procurement regulations and processes., • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.Nice to Have 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.Project Details: Seeking an experienced IT Contracting Officer to support IT contract management, performance monitoring, and compliance. This role ensures alignment with state IT standards and strategic objectives. This position plays a critical role in managing complex IT procurements, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with state and federal procurement laws, policies, and best practices. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in IT contracting, vendor management, and public sector procurement processes. 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.Peoplelink LLC, a leader in the staffing industry for the past 33 years, continues our vision of ‘linking’ communities through employment. TeamSoft’s dedication to the safety, health & well-being of our associates, clients and communities remains our #1 priority. TeamSoft is proud to be an EEOE, M/F/D/V, and we are committed to diversity both in practice and spirit at all levels of the organization.