L&I IT Vendor Management - Senior/Specialist

Salary : $94,620.00 - $127,248.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Tumwater, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2026-08227
Department: Dept. of Labor & Industries
Division: Information Technology - Administration
Opening Date: 10/12/2026
Closing Date: 10/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step

Description
Our Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working!Our Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability
The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), IT Division, is seeking an IT Vendor Management - Senior/ Specialist to join their team.

About the Division and Unit

The Information Technology (IT) Division is an internal service organization responsible for providing information technology products and services in support of the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) agency's business priorities so that L&I can keep Washington Safe and Working.

The L&I Technology Business Management (TBM) program area reports directly to the Chief Information Officer (AD/CIO) and is responsible for managing, monitoring, tracking and reporting all IT expenditures for the agency, and establishing governance, policies, standards, practices, and processes needed to monitor IT investments on an ongoing basis. The program uses dedicated software products, mandated by WaTech, for reporting and modeling the L&I agency's IT costs. The analysis of IT spend is used to align IT investments with the organization's mission and strategic direction.

Additionally, the TBM Program is the lead program area for managing the agency's software, inclusive of all desktop, end-user, and system software. These responsibilities include software portfolio management, contract and vendor management, asset management, licensing compliance, budget, and procurement. The program provides recommendations and implements changes for the IT purchase process, particularly for the agency's software.

The TBM Program serves as the agency's central authority for IT financial transparency, software portfolio management, software licensing compliance, vendor management, procurement coordination, and technology investment analysis. The program provides executive leaders, business stakeholders, WaTech, the Office of Financial Management (OFM), and legislative stakeholders with information necessary to support informed decision-making regarding technology investments, risk management, and operational sustainability.
About the Role

Reporting to the Technology Business Management (TBM) Director, you'll serve as L&I's expert on IT vendor management, software licensing, software asset management, and technology contracts. Your job is to make sure the agency's investments in software, subscriptions, maintenance agreements, and vendor services are cost-effective, meet contract and licensing requirements, and support the agency's business and technology goals.

Working with a high degree of independence, you'll research, negotiate, and recommend vendor solutions, licensing options, and software purchasing strategies. You'll set the standards and processes the agency follows for managing vendors, licenses, contract renewals, and the software lifecycle. You'll also advise executives, IT leaders, and business partners on vendor relationships, software investments, compliance risks, and ways to save money over the long term. This work keeps L&I's critical software available, compliant, and sustainable, so the agency can deliver reliable services to Washington's workers, employers, and communities.
Who you are

You are an experienced IT vendor management professional and strategic thinker who works with a high degree of independence and exercises sound judgment on complex decisions. You take the initiative to learn the agency's software portfolio, technology platforms, and business needs, and you use that knowledge to make sure every technology investment is cost-effective, compliant, and aligned with agency priorities.

You see beyond the immediate contract or renewal to the agency's long -term technology direction, and you help set vendor and software investments strategy accordingly. You are skilled at negotiating software contracts and licensing agreements, analyzing costs and usage, and turning that analysis into clear recommendations for leadership. You build productive relationships with vendors, IT and business stakeholders, and procurement and budget partners, and you look for ways to improve how the agency manages its software and vendors.

If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply to be a part of our team!

Duties
Some of what you will do:

Enterprise IT Vendor & Contract Management, including:

• Lead vendor relationship management activities for enterprise software suppliers and technology service providers.
• Coordinate software contract renewals, amendments, maintenance agreements, and subscription services.
• Negotiate pricing, licensing terms, service levels, and contract provisions.
• Identify risks associated with vendor deliverables and develop mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate vendor procurement activities with Contracts & Purchasing staff.
• Develop cost estimates and budget projections for planned software acquisitions.

Software Asset & Licensing Management, including:

• Maintain oversight of enterprise software licensing inventories and usage.
• Review software deployments and licensing utilization.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate software products and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with vendor licensing terms and contract requirements.
• Track software maintenance, support agreements, and subscription renewals.
• Develop software expenditure forecasts and budget projections.
• Reconcile projected costs against actual expenditures.

Technology Vendor Strategy & Advisory Services, including:

• Research emerging vendor products, licensing models, and service offerings.
• Evaluate vendor solutions against agency business and technical requirements.
• Advise leadership regarding software acquisition and investment strategies.
• Assesses vendor capabilities and product viability.
• Develop recommendations for technology modernization and cost optimization.

Vendor Governance, Compliance & Process Improvement, including:

• Develop and maintain vendor management procedures and best practices.
• Establish standards for software procurement and contract administration processes.
• Supports audits and compliance reviews involving software assets and vendor agreements.
• Monitor compliance with state policies, procurement requirements, and vendor contract obligations.
• Develop reporting and performance metrics related to software expenditures and vendor performance.

And much more!
Qualifications
Required:

• Ten (10) years of qualifying experience working full-time within a professional IT environment.

For this position qualifying professional IT experience is defined as: Four (4) years of professional experience in IT vendor management, Contract administration, Software asset management, Software licensing management, Technology procurement, Supplier relationship management, and/or Technology financial management. This must include experience analyzing, negotiating, administering, or managing technology contracts, software licensing agreements, software subscriptions, maintenance agreements, or vendor relationships.

Also required

• Three (3) years of experience performing analysis, planning, budgeting, forecasting, cost management, or financial evaluation related to information technology products, software assets, contracts, or technology investments.
• Intermediate to advanced level Microsoft Excel experience such as the ability to manage large data sets, write complex formulas, and automate tasks.

NOTE: Education may substitute for IT experience up to six (6) years for a master's degree, up to four (4) years for a bachelor's degree, and up to two (2) years for an associate's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Contract Management, Supply Chain Management, or a closely related field.
Required Competencies

• Theability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Desired:

• Completion of Washington State Purchasing and Procurement Ethics training
• Completion of Washington State Purchasing and Procurement 101 or equivalent public-sector procurement training.
• Professional certification or training in one or more of the following:
  • Contract Management
  • Vendor Management
  • Software Asset Management (SAM)
  • Information Technology Asset Management (ITAM)
  • Technology Business Management (TBM)
  • IT Service Management (ITIL)

• Experience working within Washington State government technology, procurement, budget, contract, or vendor management programs.

Supplemental Information
Things You Need to Know

At L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.

L&I provides a modern work environment and excellent benefits including paid leave, tuition reimbursement, Infants at Work Program and a generous retirement package for qualified employees at the end of their career. Click on the "Benefits" tab to learn more.

We value our employees and their work-life balance. We support a hybrid work model and offer flexible custom work schedules. This position is eligible for a flexible schedule (4/10's, 9/80's, 5/8's, etc.) upon approval by management.

For this position, teleworking may be up to full time with the expectation of attending in person meetings and training occasionally or upon business needs. The assigned duty station for this position is Tumwater, WA. Remote work from a state outside of WA requires approval.

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Application process

To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit a completed online application including work history and professional references. A resume and cover letter are not required and will not be used in lieu of a complete application.

Please ensure your application includes detailed work history that clearly demonstrates how your experience relates to the qualifications and responsibilities of this position. For each position listed, include specific duties, project(s), accomplishments, and relevant skills that showcase your experience.

You are also required to provide three (3) professional references with current telephone numbers. References should be individuals who can speak to your work performance, skills, and professional experience.

**Applications with incomplete work history, missing employment information, references to a resume in place of detailed work experience, or fewer than three (3) professional references with current telephone numbers may be considered incomplete and may not be considered for further review.

Your application materials will be used to determine whether you meet the qualifications for this position and advance in the selection process.

Please do not attach or place any medical information within the application, experience or work history. If you do, we will have to reject your application to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information. You will have to remove the confidential information before you can apply again.

To learn more about our hiring process timeline at L&I please visit our L&I recruiting page at If you would like to read our website in a language other than English, scroll up to the top of the page to select your language of choice from the banner.
Background Check Notice

Prior to a placement in this position, a background check, including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position.
Other information

• IT position applicants selected to move forward in this hiring process will receive an email skills assessment invitation within 3 weeks of your application being accepted. An applicant may complete the assessment when ready, but the invitation to complete the assessment will expire 5 days after the invitation was sent. Once you start the assessment, you will be required to complete it. You cannot start your assessment and then come back to it later. Please look in your email inbox or spam as these invitations are sent by CodeSignal.
• For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
• This position is represented bytheWashington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
• Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
• The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
• Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions.

Did You Know?

Washington is to live, play, and work, according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer.

In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work, L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We also believe your voice matters. We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3 million workers.

Veterans Preference

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers. For further information, contact L&I's

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

L&I employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contributes to the success of the agency mission. Having a diverse workforce is this agency's greatest source of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures to provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. People with a disability who need accommodation in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call . TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials, and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.
For more Information
If you have any questions regarding this job posting, program, or the agency, please contact the Jason Stedman at
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave
Leave Sharing

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026
01

How did you learn of this employment opportunity?

• WorkSource Center or Website (WorkSourceWA.com)
• L&I Talent Management Consultant
• L&I Employee
• Professional/Personal Network
• Monster
• College/University Website/Career Fair
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Verg
• Craigslist
• Indeed
• Twitter
• Job Fair (Military)
• Career Fair
• EHS Careers
• American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)
• Radio Advertisement
• Newspaper/Magazine
• L&I Website
• Other

02

If you indicated "Other" please specify where you heard about this position.
03

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for an immigration-related employment benefit?

• Yes
• No

04

PLEASE READ THE BELOW AND TYPE YOUR INITIALS IN RESPONSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE STATEMENTS.
I will NOT attach or place any medical information within the application, resume, or cover letter. If I do, I understand that it will be rejected and I may be provided an opportunity to apply again without including my confidential health information, while the posting is still open and applications are being accepted.
I will not share my medical information with hiring managers or interview panels.

05

The application process requires that you submit a completed work history and three (3) professional references. Please indicate if you have completed the required work history and professional references.

• Yes, I have completed the work history portion of my application and have included 3 professional references.
• No

06

Are you a Washington State resident or willing to relocate to WA?

• Yes, I am a WA State resident or am willing to relocate to WA.
• No

07

Which statement best describes your education and professional information technology experience?

• I possess a master's degree in a related field and four (4) or more years of qualifying professional IT experience.
• I possess a bachelor's degree in a related field and six (6) or more years of qualifying professional IT experience.
• I possess an associate's degree in a related field and eight (8) or more years of qualifying professional IT experience.
• I possess ten (10) or more years of recent, full-time qualifying professional IT experience.
• None of the above.

08

How many years of professional experience do you have in one or more of these areas: IT vendor management, contract administration, software asset management, software licensing management, technology procurement, supplier relationship management, or technology financial management?

• Eight (8) or more years.
• Six (6) to less than eight (8) years.
• Four (4) to less than six (6) years.
• Less than four (4) years.

09

How many years of professional experience do you have performing analysis, planning, budgeting, forecasting, cost management, or financial evaluation related to IT products, software assets, contracts, or technology investments?

• Eight (8) or more years.
• Five (5) to less than eight (8) years.
• Three (3) to less than five (5) years.
• Less than three (3) years.

10

Which statement best describes your Microsoft Excel skill level?

• Advanced: I manage large data sets, write complex formulas, and automate tasks.
• Intermediate: I work with large data sets and write multi-step formulas, with limited automation.
• Basic: I enter data and use simple formulas.
• I have not used Excel.

11

Which statement best describes your highest level of responsibility in negotiating software or technology contracts?

• I led negotiations as my organization's primary negotiator for enterprise agreements, including pricing, licensing terms and service levels.
• I negotiated specific terms as a member of a negotiation team or under a lead negotiator.
• I supported negotiations with analysis, such as pricing comparisons or usage data, but did not negotiate with the vendor.
• I have not participated in software or technology contract negotiations.

12

Which of the following vendor and contract management activities have you personally performed as a regular part of your job? Select all that apply.

• Managed renewals of software maintenance agreements or subscriptions.
• Negotiated pricing or licensing terms with a software publisher or reseller.
• Negotiated or monitored service level agreements.
• Evaluated vendor performance against contract requirements.
• Administered contract amendments or change orders.
• Coordinated procurements with a contract or purchasing office.
• Developed cost estimates or budget projections for planned software acquisitions.
• Identified vendor delivery risks and developed mitigation plans.
• None of the above.

13

Which of the following software asset and licensing management activities have you personally performed? Select all that apply.

• Maintained an enterprise software license inventory.
• Reconciled software deployments or usage against license entitlements.
• Interpreted licensing terms and product use rights to determine compliance.
• Managed license true-ups or true-downs with a publisher.
• Identified redundant or underused software and consolidated it to reduce costs.
• Tracked maintenance, support and subscription renewal dates across a software portfolio.
• Advised leadership on software lifecycle or retirement planning.
• None of the above.

14

Which of the following financial analyses have you personally prepared for IT products, software or technology contracts? Select all that apply.

• Built and maintained IT spending plan for a fiscal year or biennium.
• Multi-year software expenditure forecast or budget projection.
• Reconciliation of projected costs against actual expenditures.
• Total cost of ownership analysis.
• Side-by-side cost comparison of competing vendor proposals.
• Cost-benefit or return-on-investment analysis for a business case, concept paper or decision package.
• IT cost modeling or reporting using a Technology Business Management (TBM) framework or tool.
• None of the above.

15

Which of the following desired training, certifications or experience do you have? Select all that apply.

• Experience working in Washington State government technology, procurement, budget, contract or vendor management programs.
• Washington State Purchasing and Procurement Ethics training.
• Washington State Purchasing and Procurement 101, or equivalent public-sector procurement training.
• Professional certification or training in contract management or vendor management.
• Professional certification or training in software asset management (SAM) or IT asset management (ITAM).
• Professional certification or training in Technology Business Management (TBM).
• IT Service Management (ITIL) certification or training.
• None of the above.

16

Please explain how you would build and maintain an IT spending plan for a fiscal year or biennium?
17

How do you reconcile vendor invoices against contract terms and deliverable acceptance?
18

Please describe how you report and manage budget variances?
19

How do you coordinate, across multiple business areas, accurate cost tracking and reporting?
20

How do you align vendor spend with agency priorities when funding is constrained?
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