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Position:

IT Sourcing Consultant (Ref: 17911)

Location:

Richmond, VA USA, 23225

Salary:

DOE

Duration:

1 Years 7 Months 30 Days – Contract-To-Hire

Openings:

1

Deadline:

10/31/2025

Description:

***Local Candidates
*** USC or Green card holder - no EADs
***Onsite

We are seeking an IT Sourcing Consultant who is responsible for walking staff through the COV Ramp process and specifically working with staff to negotiate Cloud terms and Conditions to meet their IT/Cloud hosted needs.

Roles and Responsibilities:
• IT Review solicitations and contracts of varying degrees of complexity and risk that are Cloud-based or Software as a Service (SaaS).
• Review and analyze IT solicitations and contracts for compliance with applicable laws, policies and guidelines such as the Public Procurement Act (VPPA) and Security policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Revise solicitations and contracts, in collaboration with customers, to ensure conformity with the applicable laws and policies and the customers’ needs.
• Negotiate Cloud terms and conditions with suppliers in collaboration with the customer and Security.
• Address complex contract problems and provide 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 and knowing when to consult the staff attorney for legal advice and/or executive leadership for guidance.
• Assist with the development and/or revision of Cloud process documentation, resources, and guidance.
• Log and track each public body’s Cloud Terms request from submission of the request form by the department to final approval.
• 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 (COV Ramp).

 

Required / Desired Skills

  • Superior written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally Required - 5 Years
  • Knowledge of various contract types and procurement methods Required - 5 Years
  • Proven ability to negotiate complex agreements while identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems that arise. Required - 5 Years
  • Exceptional organizational, project management, and time management skills Required - 5 Years
  • Ability to adapt to changing high-volume environments while maintaining a focus on the needs of the public bodies Required - 5 Years
  • Strong ability to make balanced decisions under tight time sensitive deadlines. Required - 5 Years
  • Ability to partner and collaborate effectively with colleagues (e.g., public bodies, leadership, stakeholders) Required - 5 Years
  • Ability to plan, monitor, gather, and coordinate information, and prioritize between multiple requirements, objectives, projects, and tasks Required - 5 Years
  • Deep knowledge and understanding of procurement, specifically Cloud/SaaS procurements, and the contracting process Required - 5 Years
  • Ability to recognize and weigh risks in contact terms and conditions Required - 5 Years
  • Expertise in interpreting and applying applicable policies and documenting contractual arrangements Required - 5 Years
  • Dedicated to the highest standards of honesty, quality, and integrity Required - 5 Years
  • Organized in managing documents and information with a logical, analytical approach to attain conclusions and recommendations Required - 5 Years
  • Ability to apply critical thinking skills to resolve complex problems Required - 5 Years
  • Experience in Information Technology procurements and contracting Required - 5 Years
  • Preferred experience in experience in state or local government procurement Required - 1 Years
  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, public administration, business management or equivalent experience Required - 1 Years
  • Working knowledge of the Public Procurement Act (VPPA) and policies, guidelines, and standards Required - 1 Years