IT Contracting Officer at ePATHUSA Inc

Seeking an IT Contracting Officer to manage complex IT procurements negotiating contracts and ensuring compliance with state and federal procurement laws policies and best practices. The IT Contracting Office will also be expected to lead IT procurement processes including RFPTs RFIs RFQs and sole source justifications. Additionally: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.Requirementstable tr col td padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-left: 1px; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Calibri sans-serif; vertical-align: bottom; border: none; white-space: nowrap .xl20 color: black; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; border: 0.5pt solid black .xl77 font-weight: 700; font-family: Calibri; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; border-top: 0.5pt solid black; border-right: 0.5pt solid black; border-bottom: none; border-left: 0.5pt solid black .xl142 font-weight: 700; font-family: Calibri; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; border-top: 0.5pt solid black; border-right: 0.5pt solid black; border-bottom: none; border-left: 0.5pt solid black; white-space: normal .xl145 color: black; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; border: 0.5pt solid black; white-space: normal SkillsRequired/PreferredYearsCandidate ExperienceBachelors degree in Business Administration Public Administration Information Technology or a related field.RequiredExperience in IT procurement contract negotiation or public sector contracting.Required5Strong knowledge of IT contract types (e.g. SaaS IaaS perpetual licenses maintenance/support agreements).Required5Familiarity with state or federal procurement regulations and processes.Required5Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Required5Strong analytical negotiation and project management skills.Required5Experience with State of Iowa procurement systems (e.g. Workday I/3 or similar).Required5Professional certifications such as NIGP-CPP CPPB CPPO or NCMA CPCM.Required5Experience working in a centralized procurement environment.Required5 Knowledge of cybersecurity and data privacy considerations in IT contracts.Required5 BenefitsBenefit Package includes: Paid Sick Time Insurance for Medical Dental Vision and Life Available 401(k) including Employer Match HSA Short-term & Long-term Disability Available We are an EEO/Veterans/Disabled employer Required Skills: 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 - 5 years Strong knowledge of IT contract types (e.g. SaaS IaaS perpetual licenses maintenance/support agreements). Required - 5 years Familiarity with state or federal procurement regulations and processes. Required - 5 years Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical negotiation and project management skills. Required - 5 years Experience with State of Iowa procurement systems (e.g. Workday I/3 or similar). Required - 5 years Professional certifications such as NIGP-CPP CPPB CPPO or NCMA CPCM. Required Experience working in a centralized procurement environment. Required - 5 years Knowledge of cybersecurity and data privacy considerations in IT contracts. Required - 5 yearsRequired Education:Bachelors Key Skills Children Activity,Animal,EAM,ITIL,BI,Brew Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 46 - 46