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Procurement Specialist 4

Salary

$68,702.40 - $106,267.20 Annually

Location

Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-01066

Agency

005 Department of Administrative Services

Opening Date

10/23/2025

Closing Date

11/2/2025 11:59 PM Central

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Job Description

Are you a highly motivated procurement professional with a talent for collaboration and building strong business relationships?

The Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking a skilledStatewide Contracting Officer (Procurement Specialist 4)to lead our complex procurement initiatives. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of master agreements and strategic procurements, ensuring maximum value for state agencies and political subdivisions. The ideal candidate is a proactive team player with excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills.

What You'll Do

Strategic Procurement and Contract Leadership

+ Manage the full procurement lifecycle for master agreements used by state and political subdivision agencies, from initial request to contract completion or expiration.

+ Develop strategic, enterprise-wide procurement plans and recommend updates to policies and procedures.

+ Create and draft all solicitation documents, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and develop evaluation criteria in compliance with Iowa Code, Admin Rules and internal procedures.

+ Analyze agency needs to consolidate requirements and include them in solicitations and contracts.

Stakeholder Engagement and Negotiation

+ Serve as a primary resource and subject matter expert on procurement procedures for state agency staff.

+ Negotiate master agreements, single-agency contracts, and other contract types to secure the best terms and conditions.

+ Collaborate with agency staff and contractors to ensure solicitations align with organizational and financial goals, resolving any contract-related issues that arise.

+ Facilitate stakeholder communication and lead presentations to foster productive business relationships with both contractors and agencies.

Contract Administration and Compliance

+ Review procurement contracts for assigned agencies, setting renewal and re-bidding timetables to manage contract expiration.

+ Ensure the proper and timely posting of all contracts and provide support to agencies using the agreements.

+ Monitor contractor performance throughout the contract lifecycle to ensure full compliance with terms and conditions.

+ Provide timely and professional responses to all agency inquiries and support requests.

Why You'll Love Working with Us

We offer a strong work-life balance, opportunities for growth, and a comprehensive benefits package including:

+ Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage – Excellent insurance options for you and your family at a low cost.

+ Generous Paid Time Off – 96 hours of vacation, 144 hours of sick leave per year, plus 9 paid holidays

+ . Retirement Plans – Including IPERS (6.29% employee / 9.44% employer contribution) and the Retirement Investors Club (State matches up to $75/month).

+ Insurance Protection – Life insurance and free long-term disability coverage.

+ Flexible Spending Accounts – For health and dependent care expenses.

+ Employee Assistance Program – Resources for personal and professional support.

+ Employee Discounts – Savings on a variety of goods and services.

To learn more about the benefits of working with the State of Iowa, visit ourbenefits webpage. (https://iowa.attract.neogov.com/recruitment/p/benefits)

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1.) Eight years of full-time work experience in the procurement of technical, standardized, expendable, and non-expendable items, or in services procurement and contract administration, including the review of ongoing compliance with contract requirements and terms.

2) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business or public administration, accounting, or economics, and experience equal to four years of full-time work in the procurement of technical, standardized, expendable and non-expendable items or in services procurement and contract administration, including the review of ongoing compliance with contract requirements and terms. Procurement Specialist 4 Class Code: 00213 4

3) A total of eight years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.

4) All of the following (a, b, and c): a. Three years of full-time work experience in the procurement of technical, standardized, expendable, and non-expendable items, or in services procurement and contract administration, including the review of ongoing compliance with contract requirements and terms; and b. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in business or public administration, accounting, or economics equals one year of full-time experience; and c. A total of one year of graduate-level education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university coursework in business or public administration, accounting, or economics equals one year of full-time experience.

5) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Procurement Specialist 3.

For additional information click on this link to view the job description (https://das.iowa.gov/media/4912/download?inline=)

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Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely.Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question.Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.

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Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?

+ No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

+ Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

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Do you have a total of eight years of full-time work experience in the procurement of technical, standardized, expendable, and non-expendable items, or in services procurement and contract administration, including the review of ongoing compliance with contract requirements and terms?

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Have you graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business or public administration, accounting, or economics, AND have experience equal to four years of full-time work in the procurement of technical, standardized, expendable and non-expendable items or in services procurement and contract administration, including the review of ongoing compliance with contract requirements and terms?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you have a total of eight years of education and/or full-time work experience in the procurement of technical, standardized, expendable, and non-expendable items, or in services procurement and contract administration, including the review of ongoing compliance with contract requirements and terms? Thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.

+ Yes - I have the total of eight years required

+ No

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Do you meet A, B and C: A Three years of full-time work experience in the procurement of technical, standardized, expendable, and non-expendable items, or in services procurement and contract administration, including the review of ongoing compliance with contract requirements and terms; and B. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in business or public administration, accounting, or economics equals one year of full-time experience; and C. A total of one year of graduate-level education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university coursework in business or public administration, accounting, or economics equals one year of full-time experience.

+ Yes- I meet A, B and C

+ I do not meet A, B and C

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Are you a current, permanent State of Iowa employee? IF YES - Do you have current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Procurement Specialist 3?

+ I am a current, permanent State of Iowa employee AND have current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Procurement Specialist 3

+ I am not a current, permanent State of Iowa employee

+ I am a current, permanent State of Iowa employee BUT DO NOT have current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Procurement Specialist 3

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Employer

State of Iowa

Agency

005 Department of Administrative Services

Address

Hoover State Office Building

1305 E Walnut St

Des Moines, Iowa, 50319

Website

https://das.iowa.gov

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