Cloud Procurement Specialist

Position Summary: Effectual is seeking an experienced Cloud Procurement Specialist to support a civilian government customer. In this role, you will negotiate cloud service agreements, manage vendor relationships, and oversee contract lifecycle activities to ensure favorable terms and compliance. The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of experience in cloud services negotiations and contract management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Negotiate cloud service agreements, terms, and discounts with cloud vendors
• Manage vendor relationships and serve as a primary point of contact for cloud service providers
• Draft, review, and manage cloud service contracts to ensure compliance and favorable terms
• Monitor and manage cloud procurement activities to support contract operations and cost objectives
• Collaborate with FinOps and engineering teams to align procurement strategies with cloud financial goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (highly desirable); substitution of 6 years of on-the-job experience accepted in lieu of degree
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in cloud services negotiations, cloud terms and agreements, and discounts with cloud vendors
• Experience managing vendor relationships, drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts
• Active cloud certification required (any major cloud provider)

Nice-to-Have Skills and Experience

• Advanced cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect)
• Experience with GSA or federal government procurement processes

Company Offered Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health insurances
• Short term disability, long term disability and life insurances
• 401k with Company match
• Paid time off (PTO) (120 hours PTO that accrue over one year)
• Paid time off for major holidays (14 days per year)