Cloud Procurement Contract Analyst
Chesterfield, Missouri, United States of America
Full Time
1 day ago
$110,000 - $129,000 USD
Key skills
RSaaSLeadershipRisk ManagementCollaborationNegotiation
About this role
Title: Cloud Procurement Contract Analyst
State Role Title: Procurement Officer II
Hiring Range: $110,000 - $129,000
Pay Band: 5
Agency: VA Information Tech Agency
Location: VA Information Technologies
Agency Website: https://www.vita.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) is excited to offer a competitive opportunity to serve as a Cloud Procurement Contract Analyst with the Supply Chain Management (SCM) Contract Risk Management Team.
This position supports SCM’s Contract Risk Management team. This team is responsible for mitigating risk on Information Technology (IT) procurements that are classified as Cloud, high risk, or major projects.
The team also supports Cloud terms & conditions negotiations. This position will be responsible for reviewing contracts involving complex, Cloud, high risk, and Major Project contracts, and assist agencies by managing/overseeing the negotiation and execution of complex IT Cloud based or SaaS procurements.
The position will also support the review of IT Cloud terms & conditions as needed and provide recommendations to agencies.
The selected candidate(s) will be responsible for the following tasks:
Review IT contracts of varying degrees of complexity and risk that are Cloud-based or Software as a Service (SaaS).
Serve as a reviewer for solicitations and contracts that are categorized as a major project and/or high-risk.
Review and analyze IT 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 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 provide resolutions 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 the submission of the request form by the agency to the 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 the Cloud (COV Ramp).
Join VITA at The Boulders in Richmond, VA, where innovation meets impact! As the Commonwealth’s leading IT agency, we’re connecting, protecting, innovating, and powering Virginia’s digital future through collaboration, creativity, and purpose. Our team thrives in a vibrant, customer-focused environment that values growth, accountability, and forward thinking — all while making technology work for every corner of Virginia.
Minimum Qualifications
Considerable experience communicating with stakeholders, suppliers, and/or legal counsel.
Considerable knowledge of various contract types and procurement methods.
Experience with project or program management.
Experience meeting deadlines.
Considerable experience in Information Technology procurements and contracting.
Considerable knowledge interpreting and applying of federal, state laws/regulations.
Considerable knowledge with Cloud services.
Additional Considerations
Experience in state or local government procurement.
Experience in supply chain management, public administration, business management or equivalent experience.
Working knowledge of the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA) and VITA policies, guidelines, and standards.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
This position is eligible for one (1) day telework.
Applicants must consent to a fingerprint background check.
The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.
State applications and/or resumes will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the state applicant tracking system. We will not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc. in any other format. Please refer to “Your Application” in your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and/or resume.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.
VITA is a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we encourage you to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply.
Contact Information
Name: VITA Human Resources
Phone: Recruitment@vita.virginia.gov
Email: Recruitment@vita.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.