IT Contracting Officer-Des Moines, IA-Hybrid

Role: IT Contracting Officer
Location: Des Moines, IA (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Contract
Interview Mode: Video/In Person
Travel: None

Job Summary:
The client is seeking an experienced IT Contracting Officer to manage complex IT procurements, negotiate contracts, ensure compliance, and support vendor performance within a centralized IT Procurement Team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end IT procurement (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, sole source).

• Draft and negotiate IT contracts (SaaS, cloud, software licensing, hardware, services).

• Collaborate with legal, cybersecurity, and technical teams.

• Ensure compliance with Iowa procurement laws and internal policies.

• Maintain accurate procurement and contract documentation.

• Provide guidance on procurement best practices.

• Monitor vendor performance and support dispute resolution.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Business, Public Admin, IT, or related field.

• 5+ years in IT procurement or public-sector contracting.

• Strong knowledge of IT contract types (SaaS, IaaS, licenses).

• Familiarity with state/federal procurement regulations.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with Iowa systems (Workday, I/3).

• Certifications: NIGP-CPP, CPPB, CPPO, CPCM.

• Centralized procurement experience; cybersecurity/data privacy awareness.