IT Sourcing Consultant 3

Job Title: IT Sourcing Consultant 3
Work Type: Hybrid
Location: Henrico, VA 23233
Salary/Rate: $108.60/hr
Start Date: November 2, 2026
End Date: December 31, 2026
Industry Category: Information Technology / Procurement
Employment Type: Contract – Short Term
Requisition ID: 814063

Overview:

The Virginia Board of Accountancy (BOA) is seeking an experienced IT Sourcing Consultant to lead a sole-source procurement process for a cloud-hosted licensing and enforcement system. The consultant will coordinate with VITA, BOA stakeholders, project management staff, and vendors to ensure procurement requirements are met, proposals are evaluated, negotiations are conducted, and contracts protect the customer's long-term interests.

Application:

Local Richmond-area candidates are preferred. Candidates must agree to work onsite one day per week, commit to the part-time schedule, and attend the required interview stages. The candidate must physically reside within the United States throughout the assignment.

Job Description:

The IT Sourcing Consultant will lead the VITA sole-source procurement process for a cloud-hosted licensing and enforcement system. The role involves coordinating procurement documentation, gathering and clarifying requirements, evaluating proposals, negotiating with suppliers, assessing risks, and establishing a fair contract with clear deliverables. The consultant will also manage stakeholder expectations, maintain timely communication, and conduct a post-project review to capture lessons learned and support knowledge transfer.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the sole-source procurement process in coordination with BOA, VITA cloud solutions, the project management office, and the selected vendor.
• Ensure all required forms and documentation for a sole-source cloud-hosted system are completed accurately.
• Gather and clarify business and technical requirements to support procurement and contract development.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and support the execution of the agreed negotiation strategy.
• Negotiate pricing, contract terms, and deliverables to achieve a fair agreement that meets the customer's needs.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate procurement, supplier, contractual, and technology-related risks.
• Develop and review procurement documents, technical writing, requirements, and contract materials.
• Manage stakeholder expectations through clear, timely communication about project deliverables and progress.
• Ensure contracts support the customer's long-term interests and establish clear expectations for suppliers.
• Conduct post-project lessons-learned reviews and promote knowledge transfer and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 8 years of experience in procurement and supplier management, including experience with cloud solutions.
• At least 8 years of experience in contract development and vendor negotiations.
• At least 8 years of experience in technical writing and requirements gathering.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating stakeholders and leading the procurement process.
• Strong communication, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to evaluate proposals, identify risks, and develop procurement and contract solutions that support customer objectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Virginia public procurement laws.
• Knowledge of VITA cloud-hosted security protocols and requirements.

Benefits

Compensation:

• Pay Rate: $108.60 per hour.

Schedule:

• Part-time contract: 20 hours per week for 8 weeks, totaling 160 hours.
• Hybrid arrangement with one day onsite per week.
• Short-term assignment scheduled from November 2, 2026, through December 31, 2026.

Work Location:

• Henrico, VA 23233.