Contract Manager - American Technology Consulting

Information Technology Contract ManagerAdminister and manages contracts for the State of Iowa’s Department ofManagement (DOM), conducts negotiations, and plays an integral role in proposalpreparations. Prepares contracts for DOM with the assistance of DOM’s legalteam. Acts as an advisor regarding specific DOM contract terms, specifications,and regulations. Disseminates information regarding contract status andmodifications with DOM leadership. Interacts with vendors to negotiate contractterms and conditions on behalf of DOM. Prepares RFP, RFI, RFB, ITQ and otherprocurement documents. Monitors vendor performance and compliance with DOMcontractual terms and conditions. Relies on experience and judgment to plan andaccomplish goals. Performs tasks with increasing complexity and tasks requiringdetailed analysis and research. Creativity and independent decision making isrequired. Reports to the IT Procurement and Grants Management Team Lead.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Writes and edits contracts on behalf of DOM for IT goods and services * Drafts, negotiates, and reviews several types of agreements (Master, SOW, EULA, Lease, etc). * Negotiates contract terms and conditions directly with vendors, which may include meetings with the vendor and/or relevant stakeholders. * Works with DOM leadership and Department of Administrative Services Procurement and Contract Enterprise to determine proper sourcing strategies for each DOM initiative. * Tracks current contracts and coordinates contract extension, waiver, and/or close-out. * Champions contract policy and procedure revision and improvement. * Works directly with Vendors to build relationships, to ensure performance, and maintain compliance with DOM contractual terms and conditions. * Ensure contracts are communicated to all relevant parties to provide contract visibility and awareness, interpretation to support implementation. * Draft competitive procurement documents.QUALIFICATIONS * Possess strong communication skills. * Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects. * Ability to work under tight deadlines. * Ability to complete assignments timely and submit weekly status reports indicating progress on assigned tasks, performance against assigned project due dates, and identification and suggested resolution for issues having the potential to adversely impact performance and/or the project. * Ability to maintain a positive working relationship with coworkers, supervisors and customers and present a positive team environment and customer focus. * Ability to adhere to DOM work rules. * Ability to read and apply federal and state code, and to know when it’s applicable. * Understands contracting principles. * Highly organized and process-driven.REQUIREMENTS: * 3 years relevant experience or bachelor's degree in business or a related field plus * 1 year relevant experience or postgraduate degree in a related field (JD, MBA, etc.). * IT experience preferred.