IT Sourcing and Contracts Specialist

IT Sourcing Specialist – 6-Month Contract-to-Hire (Cloud Procurement Focus)!!!

• Position Title: IT Sourcing and Contracts Specialist
• Location: Richmond, VA 23225 (Onsite Work)
• Position type: Contract to hire
• Interview: In-person

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Review and analyze IT solicitations and contracts for compliance with applicable laws, policies and guidelines.
• Revise solicitations and contracts, in collaboration with customer agencies, to ensure conformity with the applicable laws and policies and the customer’s needs.
• Negotiate Cloud terms and conditions with suppliers in collaboration with the customer and Security.
• Address complex contract problems and providing resolution for contract negotiations.
• Assist with the development and/or revision of Cloud terms and conditions as needed.
• Propose alternate language for problematic clauses in standard vendor service terms and service level agreements.
• Influence public bodies to make informed decisions by providing insights into contract terms and conditions, identifying potential risks associated with accepting alternate contract language, and mitigating identified risks using alternate language and appropriate contractual provisions.
• Work with autonomy to include spotting legal issues
• Assist with the development and/or revision of Cloud process documentation, resources, and guidance.
• Submit weekly Cloud metrics to leadership.
• Identify new developments in IT Contracting and/or Cloud-based procurements and partner with teammates and internal stakeholders to adjust processes and/or contractual terms to reflect the current market.
• Participate in the development and delivery of IT Procurement training including training on the procurement process for Cloud.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of various contract types and procurement methods
• Proven ability to negotiate complex agreements while identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems that arise.
• Exceptional organizational, project management, and time management skills
• Ability to adapt to changing high-volume environments while maintaining a focus on the needs of the public bodies
• Strong ability to make balanced decisions under tight time sensitive deadlines.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of procurement, specifically Cloud/SaaS procurements, and the contracting process
• Ability to Recognize and weigh risks in contact terms and conditions
• Expertise in interpreting and applying applicable policies and documenting contractual arrangements
• Organized in managing documents and information with a logical, analytical approach to attain conclusions and recommendations
• Experience in Information Technology procurements and contracting

Highly desired

• Preferred experience in experience in state or local government procurement
• Working knowledge of the State Government or Federal government policies, guidelines, and standards

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, public administration, business management or equivalent experience

Job Type: Contract

Pay: Up to $70.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• IT procurements and contracting: 8 years (Required)
• IT sourcing: 5 years (Required)
• Cloud/SaaS procurements: 5 years (Required)

Location:

• Richmond, VA 23225 (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Richmond, VA 23225 (Required)

Work Location: In person