Strategic IT Contracts Lead — Hybrid, Des Moines

STI; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

STI in Des Moines, IA is seeking an IT Contracting Officer to manage IT procurements, negotiate complex contracts, and ensure compliance with state procurement laws. This role supports the DoIT procurement team and collaborates with legal and cybersecurity peers to meet technical and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will lead RFPs/RFQs, draft software licensing and SaaS terms, and maintain procurement records, while guiding internal stakeholders on best practices and policy

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

IT procurement

Contract negotiation

Public sector contracting

Vendor management

Procurement compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration/Public Administration/Information Technology

NIGP-CPP

CPPB

CPPO

NCMA CPCM

Tools

Workday

I/3

Job description

STI in Des Moines, IA is seeking an IT Contracting Officer to manage IT procurements, negotiate complex contracts, and ensure compliance with state procurement laws. This role supports the DoIT procurement team and collaborates with legal and cybersecurity peers to meet technical and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will lead RFPs/RFQs, draft software licensing and SaaS terms, and maintain procurement records, while guiding internal stakeholders on best practices and policy