Technology Business and Contract Analyst

Job Level
Entry-level position
Job Category
Analyst
Sector
  • Technology
Job Status
Areas of Responsibility
  • All Areas of Technology
About Virginia Tech:

Virginia Tech is a public land-grant university, committed to teaching and learning, research, and outreach to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world. Building on its motto of Ut Prosim (that I may serve), Virginia Tech is dedicated to InclusiveVT—serving in the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence. We seek candidates who adopt and practice the Principles of Community, which are fundamental to our on-going efforts to increase access and inclusion, and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth for all of its members. Virginia Tech actively seeks a broad spectrum of candidates to join our community in preparing leaders for the world.

Position Summary:

At the direction of the Director of Information Technology Procurement & Licensing
Solutions, the chief objective of the Technology Business and Contract Analyst is to investigate, identify trends and alternatives, analyze, recommend and manage enterprise software contracts and distribution for the Virginia Tech community. In particular, this position will be responsible for the management of the university’s various Microsoft and Adobe agreements. Additional responsibilities include the ability to lead projects and work with key functional personnel from ITPALS organizational units to effectively plan the team’s work. The successful candidate must assist in setting team priorities, managing workflow and assignments, and have the ability to act as liaison to other project teams, university departments, and contract vendors.

Required Qualifications:
  • Documented experience in software contract management and licensing.

  • Previous experience in working as a member of a team.

  • Previous experience in setting team priorities, managing workflow and assignments. 

  • Previous project management experience.

  • Experience in the use of Microsoft and MacOS operating systems and the Microsoft suite of applications.

  • Ability to read and interpret technology contractual language.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of Oracle relational databases, and similar programming languages desirable.

  • Knowledge of cloud computing technologies, for example, AWS, Azure, etc.

  • Knowledge, or demonstrated understanding, of copyright laws and their application. 

  • Accounting or contract management certifications.

  • Knowledge of State and University policies and procedures.

Employment Conditions: Must have a criminal background check
Must have a conviction check: Yes
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How to Apply for this Job:

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Employee Category: Staff (Salary)
Appointment Type: Regular
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FLSA Status: Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Academic Year or Calendar Year: Calendar Year
Percent Employment: Full-time
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Pay Band: 5
Pay Range: $50,000 - $53,000
Department: Information Technology Acquisitions
Work Location: Blacksburg
Location, if not Blacksburg:  
Location Zip Code: 24061
Work Schedule: 8:00-5:00, M-F
Posting Date: 07/05/2018
Review Begin Date: 07/19/2018
Job Close Date:  
Restricted to university employees only? No
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement:

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Reasonable Accommodation Statement:

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