Cloud Procurement Contract Analyst

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Chesterfield, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) is offering a competitive opportunity for a Cloud Procurement Contract Analyst within the Supply Chain Management (SCM) Contract Risk Management Team. This team is responsible for mitigating risk on Information Technology (IT) procurements classified as Cloud, high risk, or major projects, and supports Cloud terms & conditions negotiations. The position involves reviewing complex IT Cloud-based or SaaS procurements, assisting agencies with managing/overseeing negotiations and execution, and supporting the review of IT Cloud terms & conditions, providing recommendations. The role is based at The Boulders in Richmond, VA, and contributes to connecting, protecting, innovating, and powering Virginia’s digital future through collaboration, creativity, and purpose in a vibrant, customer-focused environment.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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).