IT Contract ManagerInformation Technology Contract ManagerLocation: 200 E Grand, Des Moines, IA 50319 (Remote)Duration: 12+ months contract and possibility of extensionAdministers and manages contracts for the client, conducts negotiations, and plays an integral role in proposal preparations. Prepares contracts with the assistance of the legal team. Acts as an advisor regarding specific contract terms, specifications, and regulations.
Disseminates information regarding contract status and modifications with DOM leadership. Interacts with vendors to negotiate contract terms and conditions on behalf of the client. Prepares RFP, RFI, RFB, ITQ and other procurement documents.
Monitors vendor performance and compliance with client contractual terms and conditions. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs tasks with increasing complexity and tasks requiring detailed analysis and research.
Creativity and independent decision making is required. Reports to the IT Procurement and Grants Management Team Lead.Duties and Responsibilities:Writes and edits contracts on behalf for IT goods and services.Drafts, negotiates, and reviews several types of agreements (Master, SOW, EULA, Lease, etc).Negotiates contract terms and conditions directly with vendors, which may include meetings with the vendor and/or relevant stakeholders.Works with leadership and Department of Administrative Services Procurement and Contract Enterprise to determine proper sourcing strategies for each initiative.Tracks current contracts and coordinates contract extension, waiver, and/or close-out.Champions contract policy and procedure revision and improvement.Works directly with vendors to build relationships, to ensure performance, and maintain compliance with contractual terms and conditions.Ensures contracts are communicated to all relevant parties to provide contract visibility and awareness, interpretation to support implementation.Drafts competitive procurement documents.Qualifications:Possess strong communication skills.Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects.Ability to work under tight deadlines.Ability to complete assignments timely and submit weekly status reports indicating progress on assigned tasks, performance against assigned project due dates, and identification and suggested resolution for issues having the potential to adversely impact performance and/or the project.Ability to maintain a positive working relationship with coworkers, supervisors and customers and present a positive team environment and customer focus.Ability to adhere to work rules.Ability to read and apply federal and state code, and to know when it’s applicable.Understands contracting principles.Highly organized and process-driven.Requirements:3 years relevant experience or bachelor's degree in business or a related field plus1 year relevant experience or postgraduate degree in a related field (JD, MBA, etc.).IT experience preferred.