IT Contract Specialist III

IT Contract Specialist III

King County Information Technology (KCIT) is seeking an IT Contract Specialist III. The primary purpose of this role is to provide specialized subject matter expertise in Sourcing, Procurement Development (Formal & Informal Solicitations : RFIs, RFPs, ITBs, RFQs), Contract Negotiation, and Ongoing Contract Management and Administration of Information Technology software, services, equipment, and supplies that support KCIT operations and projects.

This position plays a critical role in managing and mitigating the inherent risks associated with IT procurement and contracting, helping protect King County from potential litigation, public scrutiny, or unforeseen costs resulting from unclear or non-compliant contractual terms.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional strategic thinking, combining a big-picture perspective with an attention to detail to identify viable solutions and proactively mitigate risk.

KCIT uses the power of technology to digitally transform King County. Building vibrant communities through digital equity and social justice, KCIT offers innovative solutions that engage, empower, and serve our residents, businesses, communities and interested stakeholders. As the first-place recipient of the 15th annual National Association of Counties (NACo) Digital Counties Survey, KCIT is recognized for its vision, strategy, innovation, and collaboration. KCIT has a focus of delivering smart technology solutions that support customers, building stronger communities through innovation.

Job duties include :

• Sourcing & Procurement Lead the procurement of IT software, services, equipment, materials, and supplies to support KCIT operations and projects.
• Contract Management Manage the full contract lifecycle, including drafting, negotiation, execution, performance monitoring, and closeout.
• Risk Mitigation Identify and mitigate financial, technical, and compliance risks associated with IT contracts to safeguard County interests.
• Compliance Ensure all contracting activities adhere to applicable IT and procurement policies, regulations, and County and State laws.
• Contract Negotiation Negotiate favorable terms and conditions with vendors to protect the County and achieve optimal outcomes.
• Collaboration Work closely with internal stakeholdersincluding KCIT staff, project managers, technical leads, business analysts, legal counsel (Prosecuting Attorney's Office), and Procurementas well as external partners such as vendors and contractors.

Education and experience required :

Skills and competencies :

Technical proficiency :

Desired qualifications :

Continuous improvement : Experience driving process improvement initiatives within procurement and contracting functions is desired

Compliance and regulations : Strong knowledge of procurement policies, laws, regulations, industry standards, and best practices is desired

Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) and / or Oracle Procurement Cloud is particularly beneficial

Experience applying LEAN principles to optimize workflows and reduce waste within sourcing and contracting functions is an advantage

Experience using data analysis and business intelligence tools to support strategic procurement decisions is a plus

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support their health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs :

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .