PL-VITA - IT Sourcing Consultant 3 - 6 mo CTH - IN PERSON IVs ONLY!

IN PERSON Interview ONLY

6 Months CTH position (see below) ON SITE : ONE day of telework per week will be allowed. Parking is provided at no cost to the contractor.

ABOUT THE ROLE :

This position is responsible for walking public bodies through the COV Ramp process and specifically working with public bodies to negotiate Cloud terms and Conditions to meet their IT / Cloud hosted needs.

IT Review solicitations and contracts of varying degrees of complexity and risk that are Cloud-based or Software as a Service (SaaS).

Review and analyze IT solicitations and contracts for compliance with applicable laws, policies and guidelines such as the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA) and VITA's Security policies, standards, and guidelines.

Revise solicitations and contracts, in collaboration with customer agencies, to ensure conformity with the Commonwealth's and VITA's applicable laws and policies and the customer's needs.

Negotiate Cloud terms and conditions with suppliers in collaboration with the customer agency and VITA Security.

Address complex contract problems and providing resolution for contract negotiations.

Assist with the development and / or revision of Cloud terms and conditions as needed.

Propose alternate language for problematic clauses in standard vendor service terms and service level agreements.

Influence public bodies to make informed decisions by providing insights into contract terms and conditions, identifying potential risks associated with accepting alternate contract language, and mitigating identified risks using alternate language and appropriate contractual provisions.

Work with autonomy to include spotting legal issues and knowing when to consult the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) for legal advice and / or executive leadership for guidance.

Assist with the development and / or revision of Cloud process documentation, resources, and guidance.

Log and track each public body's Cloud Terms request from submission of the request form by the agency to final approval.

Submit weekly Cloud metrics to leadership.

Identify new developments in IT Contracting and / or Cloud-based procurements and partner with teammates and internal stakeholders to adjust processes and / or contractual terms to reflect the current market.

Participate in the development and delivery of IT Procurement training including training on the procurement process for Cloud (COV Ramp).

Required / Desired Skills

Skill

Required / Desired

Amount of Exp in yrs

Consultant Experience

Consultant Last Used

Superior written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally

Required

Knowledge of various contract types and procurement methods

Required

Proven ability to negotiate complex agreements while identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems that arise.

Required

Exceptional organizational, project management, and time management skills

Required

Ability to adapt to changing high-volume environments while maintaining a focus on the needs of the public bodies

Required

Strong ability to make balanced decisions under tight time sensitive deadlines.

Required

Ability to partner and collaborate effectively with colleagues (e.g., public bodies, leadership, stakeholders)

Required

Ability to plan, monitor, gather, and coordinate information, and prioritize between multiple requirements, objectives, projects, and tasks

Required

Deep knowledge and understanding of procurement, specifically Cloud / SaaS procurements, and the contracting process

Required

Ability to recognize and weigh risks in contact terms and conditions

Required

Expertise in interpreting and applying applicable policies and documenting contractual arrangements

Required

Dedicated to the highest standards of honesty, quality, and integrity

Required

Organized in managing documents and information with a logical, analytical approach to attain conclusions and recommendations

Required

Ability to apply critical thinking skills to resolve complex problems

Required

Experience in Information Technology procurements and contracting

Required

Preferred experience in experience in state or local government procurement

Highly desired

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, public administration, business management or equivalent experience

Highly desired

Working knowledge of the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA) and VITA policies, guidelines, and standards

Highly desired

Questions

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Question

Consultant Answer

Question1

Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment?

Question2

Please list candidate's email address.

Question3

In what city and state does your candidate currently reside? Local Richmond candidates preferred. If your candidate is local to Richmond, pls upload a copy of their drivers license (under the Reference tab) to confirm their local address.

Question4

If selected, role requires 4 days ON SITE each week. VITA does provide parking at no cost to the contractor. Does your candidate agree to this arrangement?

Question5

If offer is accepted VITA runs a separate finger print check. Pls make sure your candidate does not have any major infractions on their criminal check that may prevent them form moving forward after an offer is extended.

Question6

This role has the potential to be 6 month contract to hire. Please make sure the candidate is interested and eligible for this arrangement (USC or Green card holder only; no EADs, as they cannot guarantee conversion at 6 mo). They will still need to interview for the FTE role (go thru the VITA interview process) no guarantee they will be selected. Salary conversion (NA10,000 - NANA,000 with most are brought in at the NAK range). Is your interested and eligible for this arrangement?

Question7

Interviews will be ON SITE (In Person) only. If selected, does your candidate agree to this interview arrangement?