IT Contracting Officer - Des Moines, I/Hybrid
Company: STI
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
IT Contracting Officer Des Moines, IA/Hybrid 6 months RESOURCE
NEEDS TO BE AVAILABLE TO WORK ONSITE 2-3 Days PER WEEK AS NEEDED.
LOCAL REGIONAL ONLY Description: The Department of Management’s
Division of Information Technology is seeking an experienced IT
Contracting Officer to support IT contract management, performance
monitoring &compliance. The Department of Management’s Division
of Information Technology (DoIT) is seeking an experienced IT
Contracting Officer to support IT contract management, performance
monitoring, and compliance. This role ensures alignment with state
IT standards and strategic objectives. The State of Iowa is seeking
a highly skilled and detail-oriented IT Contracting Officer to 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. Key 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 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. Preferred Qualifications 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.
Keywords: STI, West Des Moines , IT Contracting Officer - Des Moines, I/Hybrid, IT / Software / Systems , Des Moines, Iowa
