Under the direction of the supervisor of the IT Contracts and Procurement Unit, the Information Technology Specialist I is responsible for the acquisition of complex and major information technology equipment, systems, maintenance services, supplies and consulting services through lease, rental or purchase within the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) delegated purchasing authority. The incumbent prepares and negotiates complex contracts to acquire, maintain, configure and enhance information technology equipment and systems. The incumbent coordinates the departmental acquisition activities with program managers and regulatory agencies in assuring quality control of the procurements. The incumbent provides expert consultative and administrative support where the implementation of procurement advice or proposed acquisition plans will significantly impact the success of the complex information technology. The incumbent resolves complex technology and telecommunications acquisition problems and works with program managers and support teams in determining which services, equipment, systems or groups of systems can most economically and efficiently meet the DOJ business requirements. This position provide services which encompass the Information Technology domains of Business Technology Management and Project Management.