<p>Position Summary</p> <p>This position negotiates and administers contracts for IT contracts, primarily for the Bureau of Technology Management (BTM), and other DOC technology centered solicitations. This position serves as the agency contract expert for the rapidly changing IT industry and functions as the chief liaison between the DOC and the IT community and contract management for other assigned commodities or services. This position, working with the BTM staff, is responsible for the entire spectrum of IT contracts including hardware and software, equipment, and IT services. The position will conduct market research and make recommendations on innovative and creative new approaches for IT contracts and will be responsible for utilizing state contracts, including using the Request for Service processes for IT contractors. The person in this position will also work with BTM in planning, forecasting, solicitation development, evaluation of solicitations, negotiating contracts (including complex software license agreements).</p> <p>Salary Information</p> <p>The starting pay is between $57574 and $94993 per year depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. Pay on appointment may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the compensation plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code. The pay schedule/range is 07-03. A 12-month probationary period is required.</p> <p>In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:</p> <ul> <li>Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year. </li><li>Insurance: Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance. </li><li>An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment. </li><li>An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan. </li><li>The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives. </li><li>Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being. </li><li>DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. </li><li>Please click here for a summary of State of Wisconsin employment benefits or click here to explore employment benefits on the website. </li></ul> <p>To help you understand what your benefit package would be worth, please see the Total Rewards Calculator here.</p> <p>Job Details</p> <p>Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application. The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.</p> <p>The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency to employment. Applicants who fail or refuse the drug screen will not be given further consideration for employment.</p> <p>Note: This position is eligible to work remotely up to 3 days per week.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Minimally qualified applicants will have experience:</p> <ul> <li>Procurement of any IT commodities or services, including any of the following: inventory management, processing requisitioning, quotes, simplified bids, price negotiations, supply chain management, etc. </li><li>Developing, negotiating, auditing, managing, or reviewing contracts </li><li>Conducting market and/or cost analysis for commodities or services </li></ul> <p>In addition to the above, well qualified applicants will have experience:</p> <ul> <li>Conducting Requests for Bids and/or Requests for Proposals for commodities or services </li><li>Negotiating contract terms and conditions for services and/or commodities </li><li>Working in an IT setting, for an IT firm, or in IT operational support </li></ul> <p>How To Apply</p> <p>To apply, click on "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete the application process in order to be considered.</p> <p>Applicants should attach a letter of qualification and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the qualifications mentioned above. It is not necessary to include references at this time. Your letter of qualification and resume will be evaluated and is considered the assessment for this position. Your letter of qualification and resume should be limited to a maximum of two pages each.</p> <p>Your submission will be evaluated by one or more job experts. The most eligible candidates will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. The Department of Corrections has created extra guidance to assist you in developing your resume and letter of qualification, if interested please click here.</p> <p>Questions can be directed to Phia Vang, Human Resources Specialist at Phia.Vang@wisconsin.gov.</p> <p>The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.</p> <p>The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.</p> <p>Deadline to Apply</p> <p>Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on 8/19/25, in order to be considered.</p> <p>For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Commonly Asked Questions page. Some users report better performance when using the Chrome browser.</p>