Software Procurement Manager Lead

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Software Procurement Manager Lead to manage the process of acquiring software licenses. This position will be located in Hill AFB, UT and will be a remote position.

This role involves strategic planning, vendor management, contract negotiation, and ensuring compliance with legal and company policies. Collaborate with various stakeholders to understand software needs, assess potential vendors, and optimize the procurement process for cost-effectiveness and efficiency. Prepares, develops, manages, reviews, negotiates and awards Purchase Orders, Subcontracts and Consultant Agreements. Assists with new business proposals to solicit and review bids. Ensures compliance with rules and regulations;

identifies potential cost savings and assists with the development of corporate policies and procedures.

• Oversees a portfolio of software acquisition activities, including requirements analysis, vendor engagement, market research, contract structuring, and order execution.
• Responsible for managing the performance of Software Procurement Managers under their leadership and ensuring timely delivery of cost-effective, secure, and compliant software solutions in accordance with DoD policies.
• Create and maintain reporting metrics to efficiently manage a software asset management metric reporting tool
• Create and maintain software procurement, integration, and implementation schedules
• Develop and engineer business software categories
• Strong analytical skills to assist with managing multiple detailed projects
• Build relationships with customers, stakeholders, and Subject Matter Experts (SME) to gather and report software and application information needed by the Government. Significant experience working with software vendors to negotiate software purchase agreements and contracts

Bachelor's with 8-12 years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience

• Clearance Required:
  
  Secret
• 7+ years of DoD software procurement/acquisition experience
• DAWIA Level II or III in Contracting or Purchasing
• Familiarity with GSA, SEWP, and agency-specific contract vehicles
• Experience using Army/DoD procurement systems (e.g., PIEE, FPDS, EDA)
• Understanding of FISMA, NIST 800-53, and FedRAMP compliance
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of software and technologies to purchase, track, and manage software licenses for a large organization
• Organizing, directing, and coordinating all aspects of software procurement projects, ensuring the delivery of high-quality products and services within scope, on time, and within budget.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to help the Government craft messaging for higher leadership.
• Knowledge and experience creating PowerPoint presentations to brief in Program Management Reviews (PMRs) with program and stakeholder leadership

Pending contract award*

* Available to full-time employees

Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM)

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can’t do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process
• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
• Camera must be on
• A valid photo  be presented during each interview
• During the Hiring Process
• Enhanced Biometrics  screening
• Background check, to include:
• Criminal history (past 7 years)
• Verification of your highest level of education
• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

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