IT Contingent Labor and Research Services Category Manager

The Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) is excited to offer a competitive opportunity to serve as an IT Contingent Labor and Research Services Category Manager with the Statewide Sourcing & Category Management Division.

This position will implement a category strategy to maximize the Commonwealth’s purchasing power and value in a portfolio of 10 contracts representing over $400M in annual spend on behalf of the Commonwealth, including all executive branch agencies, localities, and educational institutions, as well as public bodies outside of Virginia.

The ITCL program supports acquisition of IT staff augmentation (contractors) and IT consulting resources. Research services include contracts for IT, legal, investigative, and business risk research services.

Areas of responsibility include strategic planning; enterprise program management; enterprise governance and oversight; complex IT contract management; supplier relationship management of critical suppliers within the Commonwealth; policy development, revision, and enforcement; serving as a key stakeholder in complex sourcing projects; leading complex contract negotiations; industry engagement; customer engagement; communications, training, and change management., VITA is a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we encourage you to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply.

Must be innovative and solution-oriented to address complex issues. Must have strong analytical skills to create data-driven business strategies. Identifies opportunities for cost-savings and leverages Commonwealth spend to obtain best value. Identifies process efficiencies.

Increases the utilization of statewide IT contracts across executive branch and public bodies by communicating value to customers. Proactively identifies similar business needs across executive branch agencies to develop statewide contract strategies that result in procurement efficiencies.

Utilizes e-procurement, contract management and sales reporting systems to effectively manage contracts. Ability to communicate within levels of an organization, including senior executives.

Ability to independently and strategically mange all aspects of the programs and contracts in this category with consistency, sound judgement, and integrity. Ensures compliance with Virginia Public Procurement Act and other related legislation and policy.

Experience in a procurement, contract management, or project management organization, or industry-specific experience in the staffing/consulting sector is required. This is a critical position within the Statewide Sourcing & Category Management Division and requires a self-starter who will take initiative to maintain the category in alignment with industry best practices., Considerable experience in a procurement, contract management, or project management organization or within the staffing/consulting industry.

Considerable experience in strategic planning, including applying data to create business strategies and drive positive business outcomes.

Considerable experience in the formation, negotiation, management of high-value, complex IT contracts or managing complex IT projects.

Considerable experience establishing and managing effective business relationships and implementing and supporting change management with critical suppliers, stakeholders, or customers.

Considerable experience in developing, implementing, interpreting, or applying policies, procedures, state laws or other governance frameworks.

Experience meeting deadlines.

Additional Considerations

Experience in independently and strategically managing an enterprise IT governance program.

Experience in developing training content and delivering training in front of large audiences.

Experience interacting with senior-level executives and members of the Governor’s administration.

Working knowledge of the Virginia Public Procurement Act.

Working knowledge of VITA’s enabling legislation and governance functions.

Certified Contingent Workforce Professional (CCWP) certification.

Join VITA at The Boulders in Richmond, VA, where innovation meets impact! As the Commonwealth’s leading IT agency, we’re connecting, protecting, innovating, and powering Virginia’s digital future through collaboration, creativity, and purpose. Our team thrives in a vibrant, customer-focused environment that values growth, accountability, and forward thinking - all while making technology work for every corner of Virginia.