IT Contracting Officer

Position Title : IT Contracting Officer

Location : Des Moines, IA

Engagement Type : Contract

Work Mode : Hybrid (onsite 2-3 days per week as needed)

Duration : January 5, 2026 June 30, 2026

Interview Type : Web Cam or In Person

Role Overview :

Seeking an experienced IT Contracting Officer to manage IT procurements, contract negotiations, vendor performance monitoring, and compliance with state procurement statutes and IT standards.

Key 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, 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.

Maintain procurement documentation and contract records in procurement systems and monitor vendor performance.

Required Skills & Experience :

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Technology, or related field.

Minimum 5 years' experience in IT procurement, contract negotiation, or public sector contracting.

Strong knowledge of IT contract types (SaaS, IaaS, perpetual licenses, maintenance / support agreements).

Familiarity with state or federal procurement regulations and processes.

Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, negotiation, and project management skills.

Preferred Skills :

Experience with procurement systems such as Workday or I / 3.

Professional procurement certifications (NIGP-CPP, CPPB, CPPO, NCMA CPCM).

Experience in a centralized procurement environment.

Knowledge of cybersecurity and data privacy considerations in IT contracts.

Additional Details :

Work hours : Straight Time. Candidate must be available to work onsite in the Des Moines area 2 3 days per week as needed. Selected candidate will be required to complete additional background check and fingerprinting processes prior to start. Only local / regional candidates should be submitted. Interview availability required on specified interview dates.