IT Contracts Specialist - 60% Remote

IT Contracts Specialist

• 60% Remote Wake County Government
• 3.8 Raleigh, NC Job Details $77,676
• $139,818 a year 22 hours ago Qualifications Vendor relationship building Performance dashboards Budget management Bachelor's degree in information technology Bachelor's degree in statistics Inventory management Customer service IT asset management Bachelor's degree in finance IT service management Bachelor's degree in psychology Bachelor's degree in business Compliance audits & assessments HIPAA Bachelor's degree in economics Mid-level Risk mitigation strategy implementation 3 years Bachelor's degree in business administration Bachelor's degree Contract drafting Legal drafting Government contract management Psychology Vendor relationship management Relationship management Contracts Vendor contract management IT Business Administration Budget preparation Contract negotiation Training Financial audit support Business Bachelor's degree in computer science Communication skills Information Technology Full Job Description What You'll Be Doing Step Into an Exciting Career Opportunity with Wake County as an IT Contracts Specialist!

This role leads the full lifecycle of IT contracting and software asset management, ensuring compliance with North Carolina public procurement requirements and County policies. The position oversees contract drafting, redlining, renewals and amendments while maintaining accurate records, renewal calendars and departmental tracking tools. It manages software licensing inventories, monitors financial impacts, supports audits and reporting and collaborates closely with Procurement, Legal, and internal stakeholders. Additional responsibilities include budget alignment, preparing renewal and budget documentation and providing operational support and training. This role is key to optimizing contract performance, mitigating risks and ensuring a responsive, customer-focused experience across the IT Department.

Essential functions:

Manage the IT Department's contract lifecycle from initiation through award, including drafting, negotiation support and execution Provide consistent process updates to stakeholders using tools such as the department's contract queue dashboards Collaborate with Procurement, Legal and internal stakeholders on contract renewals, amendments and vendor-related matters Maintain contract records, oversee the contract portfolio and track renewal and expiration deadlines Manage software asset inventory, including licensing, renewals and alignment with budget and procurement timelines Communicate renewal requirements, financial impacts and updates to stakeholders and application owners Support audits, compliance reviews, reporting and close financial activities, including budget development Provide guidance, training, and operational support while delivering responsive, professional customer service to internal and external stakeholders

Note:

This role does not involve federal contracting or

FAR/DFARS

based procurement About Our Team Wake County Information Technology is in the heart of Raleigh's booming downtown, a part of the Research Triangle area. If you're a tech-guru, this is the place to be. Our team of smart, dedicated people is respected within our organization and recognized as leaders in the use of technology by the prestigious Center for Digital Government, regularly ranking in the top ten among counties with a population for 1 million or more. Our team members are our most valued asset and treated as such with competitive salaries and top-notch benefits. We believe a good work/life balance helps people make better decisions, be more creative and enjoy coming to work. If you thrive in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, supportive environment, then you owe it to yourself to check us out. The Basics (Required Education and Experience) Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Contract Management or Information Technology Four years of contract management Equivalent education and experience are accepted Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume. Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience) Potential candidates include contract administrators, contract-focused paralegals, contract coordinators and business analysts. Business and IT managers and knowledge specialists, as well as procurement or purchasing and inventory managers and agents, will also transition successfully from similar roles or vendor-side positions in sales, marketing or service delivery. Bachelor's degree in an analytical field (such as general business, economics, psychology, computer science, mathematics, statistics or finance) Minimum of three years of experience in managing contract life cycles, with an emphasis on technology or IT service agreements Experience in managing large complex contracts in one or more IT categories, including hardware, software, service and communication Experience working with all key departments (security, compliance, finance, tax, AP, legal and procurement) and familiarity of procurement and vendor management practices) .ITIL experience desired, but not required How Will We Know You're 'The One'? Knowledge of contracting trends, licensing models and traditional and emerging contract and vendor performance models Ability to understand contract risks and to work with other parts of the organization in crafting tactics and strategies for risk mitigation Knowledge of IT concepts and systems Where applicable, demonstrates knowledge and understanding of relevant government and industry regulations influencing contracting approaches and vendor behavior (e.g., FINRA for financial institutions and

US HIPAA

for healthcare organizations) Customer-focused approach and skills to deliver contract management services to internal customers Solid relationship management, interpersonal and communication skills applied when working with vendors across the entire contract lifecycle

About This Position Location:

WCOB Raleigh, NC 27602

Employment Type:

Regular Work Schedule:

Mon

• Fri 8:30am
• 5:15pm

Hiring Range:

77,676

• 95,000

Market Range:

77,676.00

• 139,818.

00 Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date:

7:00 pm on 5/7/2026