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Consultant (Jobs in Richmond, VA) Requirement id 155715 Job title Consultant Job location in Richmond, VA Skills required Oral And Written Communication, Time Management Skills, Critical Thinking, Open Date 27-Oct-2025 Close Date Job type Contract Duration 5 Months Compensation DOE Status requirement --- Job interview type --- Email Recruiter:coolsoft Job Description Consultant: Oral And Written Communication, Time Management Skills, Critical Thinking, Start date : 11/17/2025 End Date : 04/30/2027 Submission deadline : 10/31/2025 Client Info : VITA Note: Agency Interview Type : In Person Only ON SITE : ONE day of telework per week will be allowed. Parking is provided at no cost to the contractor. Description: This position is responsible for walking public bodies through the COV Ramp process and specifically working with public bodies to negotiate Cloud terms and Conditions to meet their IT/Cloud hosted needs. u2022 IT Review solicitations and contracts of varying degrees of complexity and risk that are Cloud-based or Software as a Service (SaaS). u2022 Review and analyze IT solicitations and contracts for compliance with applicable laws, policies and guidelines such as the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA) and VITAs Security policies, standards, and guidelines. u2022 Revise solicitations and contracts, in collaboration with customer agencies, to ensure conformity with the Commonwealths and VITAs applicable laws and policies and the customers needs. u2022 Negotiate Cloud terms and conditions with suppliers in collaboration with the customer agency and VITA Security. u2022 Address complex contract problems and providing resolution for contract negotiations. u2022 Assist with the development and/or revision of Cloud terms and conditions as needed. u2022 Propose alternate language for problematic clauses in standard vendor service terms and service level agreements. u2022 Influence public bodies to make informed decisions by providing insights into contract terms and conditions, identifying potential risks associated with accepting alternate contract language, and mitigating identified risks using alternate language and appropriate contractual provisions. u2022 Work with autonomy to include spotting legal issues and knowing when to consult the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) for legal advice and/or executive leadership for guidance. u2022 Assist with the development and/or revision of Cloud process documentation, resources, and guidance. u2022 Log and track each public bodys Cloud Terms request from submission of the request form by the agency to final approval. u2022 Submit weekly Cloud metrics to leadership. u2022 Identify new developments in IT Contracting and/or Cloud-based procurements and partner with teammates and internal stakeholders to adjust processes and/or contractual terms to reflect the current market. u2022 Participate in the development and delivery of IT Procurement training including training on the procurement process for Cloud (COV Ramp). Call502-379-4456 Ext 100for more details. Please provide Requirement id: 155715 while calling. EOE Protected Veterans/Disability