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IT Contracting Officer

Hybrid in Des Moines, IA, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 21 minutes ago

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IT PROCUREMENT
IT SERVICES
SAAS
CLOUD SERVICES
CLOUD
SOFTWARE LICENSING
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
VENDOR MANAGEMENT
VENDOR
CONTRACT ENFORCEMENT
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
STATE
FEDERAL
PUBLIC SECTOR PROCUREMENT

Summary

DPP is seeking an IT Contracting Officer for an opportunity in Des Moines, Iowa.

Work arrangement:

Partial onsite: Onsite Wednesday of each week.
W2 position; 6 months
Candidates should be within commuting distance of Des Moines, IA

Position summary:

The IT Contracting Officer will support IT contract management, performance monitoring, and compliance. This role ensures alignment with state IT standards and strategic objectives.
They will join its centralized IT Procurement Team.
This position plays a critical role in managing complex IT procurements, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with state and federal procurement laws, policies, and best practices.
The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in IT contracting, vendor management, and public sector procurement processes.

Responsibilities:

Lead and manage end-to-end IT procurement processes, including RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and sole source justifications.
Draft, review, and negotiate IT contracts, including software licensing agreements, SaaS, cloud services, hardware, and professional services.
Collaborate with legal, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, and business stakeholders to ensure contract terms meet technical, legal, and operational requirements.
Ensure compliance with state of Iowa procurement statutes, administrative rules, and internal policies.
Maintain accurate procurement documentation and contract records in the state s procurement systems.
Provide guidance and training to internal stakeholders on IT procurement best practices and contract management.
Monitor vendor performance and support contract enforcement and dispute resolution as needed.
Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving procurement regulations.

Minimum required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in IT procurement, contract negotiation, or public sector contracting.
Strong knowledge of IT contract types (e.g., SaaS, IaaS, perpetual licenses, maintenance/support agreements).
Familiarity with state or federal procurement regulations and processes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills.

Preferred:

Experience with state of Iowa procurement systems (e.g., Workday, I/3, or similar).
Professional certifications such as NIGP-CPP, CPPB, CPPO, or NCMA CPCM.
Experience working in a centralized procurement environment.
Knowledge of cybersecurity and data privacy considerations in IT contracts.

Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Carolyn at to learn more about this position (#25-00730).

Authorized US Worker - Candidates authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time. EOE/AA/V/D

DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10114775
Position Id: 25-00730
Posted 4 hours ago

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About DP Professionals Inc

When Barbara Blau founded DP Professionals in 1996, her goal was to establish a staffing firm committed to providing customers with additional services that would enable them to be successful and stay competitive in the rapidly evolving IT business world.

Barbara and her company are firmly rooted in the community participating in more than 20 civic-minded organizations, dedicated to making South Carolina a better place in which to work and live. DPP s commitment to excellence extends beyond the workplace, and into the neighborhood where you live.

We are a premier, full-service IT staffing firm that provides:

High quality and cost effective solutions to our clients personnel requirements

Outstanding employment opportunities to talented individuals

A quality work environment for our consultants and office staff

DPP's professional memberships include:

South Carolina Staffing Association (SCSA)

National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)

TechServe Alliance

Columbia Information Technology Council

Advancement Partner, IT-oLogy

EngenuitySC

Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce

Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
Charleston Digital Corridor
Better Business Bureau

Headquartered in Columbia, SC
DPP was founded in 1996. Serves the IT community. Premier IT staffing, recruiting and consulting firm.

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