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Job Description
THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN FOR CURRENT ARIZONA RESIDENTS
It is a contract to hire role
Job Title:
IT software Procurement Analyst 2 ( IT Asset Lifecycle & Licensing)
Job ID:
11482
Client:
State of AZ
AZDES
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DTS Closing Date & Time:
6/23/2026 @ 4
PM Location:
Hybrid (On-site training 3-4 weeks; 4 days/week remote) Required Skills IT software Procurement•
IT Asset Lifecycle & Licensing Expertise :
Deep functional knowledge of SaaS, PaaS, RaaS, and IaaS licensing models. You must understand the difference between per-user, per-core, and consumption-based entitlements to prevent overspending and audit risks. Proficiency in the
ISO-9902
Cloud Procurement Framework
Strategic Negotiation :
Proven ability to negotiate high-value contracts. This isn't just about price; it s about negotiating Service Level Agreements (SLAs), data sovereignty clauses, and renewal caps.
Technical Project Management :
Ability to manage a procurement pipeline as a project. This includes setting milestones, managing stakeholders across departments, and ensuring the procurement timeline aligns with the technical rollout.
Complex RFP/RFQ Development :
Experience drafting and scoring complex solicitations for enterprise-level IT services, ensuring that the "Statement of Work" (SOW) is technically sound and legally enforceable.
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Financial & Data Literacy :
Ability to conduct Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Return on Investment (ROI) analyses to justify multi-year technology investments to executive leadership