State IT Procurement Specialist/Contract Specialist

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

ASI Government provides government leaders with the expertise they need to navigate acquisition and organizational challenges so they can make an impact and achieve their goals. For over 25 years, ASI has transformed the way government does business, impacting over 70 government agencies across the civilian, defense, and intelligence communities.

JOIN OUR TEAM:

Do you thrive on creating unique and impactful value for federal clients? Are you passionate about partnering with clients and collaborating to create solutions? Do you enjoy the opportunity to drive change that impacts our nation? We are looking for smart, curious, driven individuals to join us in partnering with our clients to help them solve some of the nation’s most challenging problems.

ASI serves as a trusted adviser to government leaders seeking improved performance, enhanced organization effectiveness, and strategic change and we are actively recruiting a Senior IT Procurement & Contract Specialist to support our state client’s IT Acquisition department.

Our client seeks a Senior IT Procurement & Contract Specialist with extensive experience managing IT contracts, procurement, and vendor negotiations within state government. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a seasoned procurement professional to drive an IT contract strategy, optimize vendor relationships, and ensure operational efficiency. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, manage, and administer IT contracts, RFPs, amendments, renewals, and change orders
• Negotiate end-user license agreements, terms, and conditions to align with state policies
• Provide contract oversight, monitoring, and vendor management to ensure cost-effectiveness
• Collaborate with state business leads, project managers, and legal teams on contract decisions
• Maintain a centralized contract repository and analyze IT contract data
• Ensure compliance with state and federal procurement laws and IT security standards
• Act as the primary liaison for IT procurement, bids, and agreements
• Drive critical project actions forward on behalf of the client

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• 10-20 years of state IT procurement experience; federal experience a plus
• Strong background in IT contract negotiation and vendor management
• Bachelor’s degree in business, IT, or a related field
• High-level communication and negotiation skills in complex, cross-functional environments
• Ability to develop and modify IFBs, RFQs, and RFPs
• Experience managing contracts through database systems

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Experience in creating and managing end-user license agreements
• Prior experience writing an IT RFP

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• None

LOCATION:

• 100% Remote

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

• Now through June 30, 2025, with strong likelihood of extension through December 2025, and beyond, along with strong continued growth of our acquisition work, both at the state and federal levels

DESIRED START DATE:

• ASAP

BENEFITS: ASI Government offers a comprehensive benefit package to our employees. Benefits can be viewed on our careers site.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: ASI Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. To view the EEO Is the Law Poster, click here. 

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION: We will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: ASI is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please send an email at hr@asigovt.com or call 703-253-6300 and let us know the nature of your request.