Complete Description:
Administers and manages contracts for the State of Iowa’s Office of the Chief Information Officer, conducts negotiations, and plays an integral role in proposal preparations. Prepares contracts for OCIO. Acts as an advisor regarding specific OCIO contract terms, specifications, and regulations. Disseminates information regarding contract status and modifications with OCIO leadership. Interacts with vendors to negotiate contract terms and conditions on behalf of the OCIO. Prepares RFP, RFI, RFB, ITQ and other procurement documents.
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 OCIO Business Services Division Administrator.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
5 years relevant experience or bachelor's degree in business or related field plus 2 years relevant experience or post-graduate degree in related field (JD, MBA, ect).
Skills:
Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
Working knowledge of writing and editing contracts for IT goods and services on behalf of the Office of the CIO (OCIO)
Required
5
Years
Experience in Negotiating contract terms and conditions with vendors.
Required
5
Years
Ability to work with OCIO managers and Department of Administrative Services Procurement to determine proper sourcing strategies for OCIO initiatives
Required
5
Years
Experience in Tracking contracts and coordinating contract extension, waiver, and/or close-out.
Required
5
Years
Working experience in championing contract policy and procedure revision and improvement
Required
5
Years
Ensure contracts are communicated to all relevant parties to provide contract visibility and awareness, interpretation to support implementation
Required
Possess strong communications skills
Required
Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects
Required
Ability to complete assignments timely and submit weekly status reports indicating progress on assigned tasks, performance against project due date
Required
Have the ability to identifiy and suggest resolution for issues having a potential to adversely impact performance and/or the project
Required
Shall maintain a positive working relationship with coworkers, supervisors and customers and present a positive team environment and customer focus.
Required
Shall adhere to OCIO work rules
Required