Compliance Officer 2 - IT Acquisitions Officer

Posting number: 27-00389

Department: 532 Iowa Department of Management

Job classification: Compliance Officer 2

Posting type: Open

Categories: IT and Computers, Miscellaneous

Summary

The Iowa Department of Management (DOM), Division of Information Technology (DoIT), is looking for a highly motivated candidate to join our team as a Compliance Officer 2 - Information Technology Acquisitions Officer. This position will be responsible for managing the end-to-end acquisition lifecycle, ensuring compliance with state regulations and policies, and maintaining positive vendor relationships. This role will play a critical part in drafting, negotiating, and executing solicitations and contracts for Information Technology (IT) goods and services, while also ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and budgetary constraints.

What You Will Do

• Compliance and Documentation
  1. Ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulations within the IT acquisition process.
  2. Serve as a liaison with Performance and Risk Management, Finance, and Legal departments to ensure solicitations and contracts meet regulatory and accreditation requirements.
  3. Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and specifications for IT acquisitions.
  4. Develop and maintain templates, policies, and procedures to streamline the IT acquisition process.

• Solicitation and Contract Lifecycle

1. 1. Manage the entire competitive solicitation process, from drafting to contract awarding, ensuring all requirements are met.
   2. Manage solicitation submissions, lead solicitation evaluations and presentations, and negotiate contracts while fostering positive relationships with stakeholders.
   3. Oversee the entire contract lifecycle, from initial drafting to execution and ongoing management.
   4. Monitor contract performance, address issues promptly, and foster positive vendor relationships.
   5. Conduct thorough vendor performance evaluations and negotiate contract terms, pricing, and service level agreements (SLAs).
   6. Collaborate with acquisition subject-matter experts to ensure positive outcomes.

• Acquisition Analysis and Continuous Improvement
  1. Analyze IT acquisition effectiveness, identifying issues and proposing optimizations.
  2. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to document and implement new ideas for enhanced efficiency.

What We Are Seeking 

• Knowledge of IT acquisition compliance and documentation
• Experience managing solicitations, contracts, and vendor performance
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to analyze processes and support continuous improvement

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment
• Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings options (RIC)
• Flexible Spending Accounts

Why Work with Us?

At the Iowa Department of Management (DOM), we help government agencies across the state perform at their best by managing financial resources, technology, and information. Our mission is rooted in service—we provide efficient, innovative, and strategic solutions that empower agencies to fulfill their goals.

We’re guided by four core values:

• Integrity – We act with honesty and accountability.
• Teamwork – We collaborate to achieve shared success.
• Service – We are committed to excellence in public service.
• Partnership – We build strong relationships to drive results.

Working Arrangement

This position requires onsite work in Des Moines, IA each week. Employees meeting all expectations of their work responsibilities may request remote work and develop a hybrid/remote schedule collaboratively with their manager.

Please note, candidates for this position must reside in the state of Iowa at the time of starting the role.

Background Check Requirements

• After a conditional offer of employment has been made, and as the final step in the hiring process, candidates for this position will be subject to a background investigation, which may include but may not be limited to a verification of a candidate’s education, previous employment/work history, contact of personal references, motor vehicle records, and a criminal history check (including through Federal, State, or Local criminal justice agencies).
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