Attorney 3

Full Job Description

This is a non-merit position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.

Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be placed on the eligible list.

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is seeking a Procurement Attorney to join our Labor and Legal Services Team. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-impact legal guidance that supports enterprise-wide purchasing, contracting, and compliance efforts across state government.

About the Role:

Reporting to the DAS General Counsel Supervisor, this position primarily partners with the Central Procurement and Fleet Enterprise to deliver advanced-level legal counsel on complex procurement matters.

The Procurement Attorney serves as a trusted advisor to agency leadership and collaborates with internal partners to ensure transparent, compliant, and effective contracting processes that support the State of Iowa’s mission.

What You’ll Do

• Provide legal review and guidance on requests for bids, proposals, and information (RFBs, RFPs, RFIs)

• Draft and interpret contract terms and conditions for goods and services agreements

• Analyze vendor exceptions and negotiate contract language as needed

• Advise on statutory, regulatory, and policy compliance, including open records matters

• Serve in an advisory capacity to agency leadership on complex legal issues

• Coordinate with the Attorney General’s Office on procurement-related matters

• Offer legal support in additional subject areas as business needs arise

• May provide lead direction or mentorship to other legal staff

Why This Role Matters:
This position plays a key role in safeguarding public resources, promoting fair and competitive procurement practices, and enabling agencies across Iowa to operate efficiently and responsibly. It is an excellent opportunity for an experienced attorney who enjoys problem-solving, collaboration, and mission-driven public service.

Benefits:

At the State of Iowa, we are committed to your well-being. As a valued team member, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid Time Off: Enjoy vacation with accruals that rollover on a yearly basis, sick leave with no limits on accrual and 9 paid holidays per year.
• Great Benefits: Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options.
• Retirement Plan: IPERS Retirement package and an option for a deferred compensation plan.
• Flexibility: Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care).
• Life Insurance: Free Life Insurance.
• Support: Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Discount Programs.

To learn more about the benefits of working with the State of Iowa, visit our benefits webpage.

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States.

The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization.

For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Requirements

354 Law Degree:
Possession of a law degree from an accredited institution.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited law school and the equivalent of five years of full-time successful and responsible experience in the practice of law;the equivalent of three years of full-time experience in the practice of law in the employing agency shall be considered as qualifying experience.

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.

Additional Information

Positions in this class require admission to the Iowa State Bar.