IT Contracting Officer

Job Description:

DPP is seeking an IT Contracting Officer for an opportunity in Des Moines, Iowa.

Work arrangement:

Partial onsite: Onsite Wednesday of each week.
W2 position; 6 months
Candidates should be within commuting distance of Des Moines, IA

Position summary:

The IT Contracting Officer will support IT contract management, performance monitoring, and compliance. This role ensures alignment with state IT standards and strategic objectives.
They will join its centralized IT Procurement Team.
This position plays a critical role in managing complex IT procurements, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with state and federal procurement laws, policies, and best practices.
The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in IT contracting, vendor management, and public sector procurement processes.

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 agreements, 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.
Ensure compliance with state of Iowa procurement statutes, administrative rules, and internal policies.
Maintain accurate procurement documentation and contract records in the state’s procurement systems.
Provide guidance and training to internal stakeholders on IT procurement best practices and contract management.
Monitor vendor performance and support contract enforcement and dispute resolution as needed.
Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving procurement regulations.

Minimum required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in IT procurement, contract negotiation, or public sector contracting.
Strong knowledge of IT contract types (e.g., SaaS, IaaS, perpetual licenses, maintenance/support agreements).
Familiarity with state or federal procurement regulations and processes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills.

Preferred:

Experience with state of Iowa procurement systems (e.g., Workday, I/3, or similar).
Professional certifications such as NIGP-CPP, CPPB, CPPO, or NCMA CPCM.
Experience working in a centralized procurement environment.
Knowledge of cybersecurity and data privacy considerations in IT contracts.

Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Carolyn at Carolyn.Minerdppit.com to learn more about this position (25-00730).

Authorized US Worker - Candidates authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time. EOE/AA/V/D

DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.

Job Ident #: 25-00730

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/

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Job Info

Location

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/