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, along with an active cloud certification from any major provider. 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 Full-time employees are eligible to participate in our employee benefit programs: 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) These and any other employee benefit offerings are subject to management discretion and may change at any time. Physical Demands and Work Environment The work is generally performed in an office environment. Physical demands include sitting, keyboarding, verbal communication, and written communication. Employees are occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended anytime at the sole discretion of the Employer. Duties and responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. Effectual Inc. is an EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected classification in its hiring, promoting, or any other job-related opportunity.