Special Assistant - Senior Enterprise Agreement Technical Lead (SEATL)

Special Assistant - Senior Enterprise Agreement Technical Lead (SEATL)

ITS provides operational support to state agencies on a 24x7x365 basis; some positions may be required to provide this critical service at any time. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Financial Officer, the Senior Enterprise Agreement Technical Lead (SEATL) will manage ITS' complex technical procurements, primarily focused on negotiating with vendors thus driving better pricing for ITS and other NYS agencies. The SEATL will be responsible for overseeing the full procurement lifecycle, from requirements definition and solicitation development to contract negotiation and ensuring compliance with all applicable state procurement regulations and policies. Duties include the following :

• Lead and manage the procurement of indirect goods and services, including SaaS, cloud services (AWS, Azure, etc.), infrastructure, and professional services contracts.
• Define procurement requirements in collaboration with stakeholders and draft comprehensive solicitation documents, including requests for proposals (RFPs) and invitations for bids (IFBs).
• Manage the bidding and sealed bidding processes, ensuring fairness, transparency, and compliance with state procurement laws.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions to achieve favorable pricing, service levels, and risk mitigation.
• Manage vendor relationships, address performance issues, and resolve disputes.
• Analyze procurement data to identify trends, opportunities for cost savings, and areas for process improvement.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize value and efficiency.
• Prepare training materials and provide guidance to stakeholders on procurement policies and procedures.
• Manage stakeholder requirements throughout the procurement process.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state procurement laws, regulations, and policies, including diversity spend targets.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in information technology specializing in cloud solutions, artificial intelligence, or closely related disciplines. Degree Substitutions : Bachelor's degree can be substituted for 4 years of experience, associate's degree can be substituted for 2 years of experience. Preferred Qualifications : Experience with procurement / sourcing / purchasing activities and at least three years of management experience. PMP certification. Experience with the state budget process. Experience with agile methodologies. Experience with high dollar / complex procurements. Knowledge of supply chain dynamics. Experience with e-procurement system management. Experience with process standardization and automation project leadership.

Additional Comments ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence. Some positions may require fingerprinting. Some positions may require up to 25% travel and / or lifting up to 50 lbs. Some positions are pending Civil Service approval. Details of position(s) will be described further if you are selected for an interview. Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including : Holiday & Paid Time Off- Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually- Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually- Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually- Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF.- Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development Health Care Benefits- Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost Additional Benefits- New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership- NYS Deferred Compensation- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)- And many more. The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.