Contract Manager and Special Counsel - (24000108)
The Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS) is the state’s lead office for information technology. EOTSS provides enterprise level information technology services including network management and security; computer operations; application hosting; desktop provisioning and management; and modern and responsive digital services to 40,000 internal stakeholders plus the residents, business owners and visitors to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The EOTSS Contract Management Office provides contract drafting, review and negotiation services on large-scale information technology projects across the Commonwealth. The team composed of attorneys (contract manager & special counsel) and a software contract manager actively negotiates and establishes discounted enterprise volume license agreements with several major software providers, resulting in millions of dollars of annual savings for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
EOTSS is seeking to hire a Contract Manager & Special Counsel to join the Contract Management Office. The Contract Manager & Special Counsel will manage and oversee EOTSS’ enterprise-level contracts and provide counsel to EOTSS business units including the Digital, Technology, Purchasing, Finance, Risk Management, and Strategy teams. The incumbent will draft, negotiate, and interpret contracts and contract amendments.
This role will work under the direct supervision of the Director of Contract Management & Special Counsel and work closely with other members of the Contract Management Office to support the oversight and management of all information technology contracts for EOTSS.
The Contract Manager & Special Counsel will work closely with other Commonwealth entities and secretariats to answer questions regarding EOTSS enterprise-level contracts, IT offerings, IT negotiation strategy, and provide training as well as interact and negotiate with IT vendors and resellers on a regular basis.
The primary work location for this role will be One Ashburton Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02108. The work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST.
This position would be expected to follow a hybrid model of reporting to work that combines in-office workdays and work from home days as needed.
All offers of employment into this position are conditional and subject to passing: a Massachusetts Criminal Background Check (CORI) and security training.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Education and Certifications:
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must have at least (A) five (5) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management of which (B) at least one (1) year must have been in a project management, supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.
Substitutions:
I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience.
II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience.
III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience.
IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience.
Comprehensive Benefits
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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
Official Title: Administrator VI
: United States-Massachusetts-Boston-1 Ashburton Place
: Legal Services
: Exec Office of Technology Services and Security
: Full-time
: Day
: Jan 30, 2024, 2:44:52 PM
: 1
: 41,017.08 - 130,521.50 Yearly
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Emily Hartmann - 6176608300
Bargaining Unit: M99-Managers (EXE)
Confidential: No
Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes
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