Competition No: 45879 Salary Range: 3,107.16 : 3,649.33 Bi:Weekly /80,786.16: 94,882.58 Annually(PR 17) Position Status: Permanent Benefits: Paid Holidays, Vacation, Family Leave, Health, Dental, and Defined Benefits Pension Location: HALIFAX Department: Cyber Security and Digital Solutions Union Status: NSGEU : NSPG Closing Date: May 9, 2025(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF CYBER SECURITY AND DIGITAL SOLUTIONS (CSDS) At CSDS, we prioritize people-both within our team and in the communities we serve. Our mission is to redefine how Nova Scotians engage with government by creating accessible, reliable digital solutions centered around user needs. In today's tech:driven world, CSDS empowers government departments with essential digital solutions to meet Nova Scotians' expectations. As a trusted partner across government, we enable departments to fulfill their mandates with secure, user:friendly services. From healthcare and education to public safety, we collaborate to transform how services are designed and delivered. We don't just implement technology; we modernize outdated systems and reimagine processes. Our agile, data:driven approach ensures that digital services are both efficient and adaptable to Nova Scotia's evolving needs. Joining CSDS means contributing to work that makes a real difference. From providing vital tech support to healthcare professionals to strengthening cybersecurity and developing scalable digital platforms, you'll play a key role in building a more inclusive, responsive government for Nova Scotians. Together, we're setting new standards for digital public service, delivering resilient solutions that meet today's needs-and anticipate tomorrow's challenges. Your Role and Its Impact As the Technical Architect, Contracts on the IT Contract Management team, you will provide creative solutions to resolve complex business problems by understanding client requirements and system capabilities. You will ensure that operational requirements are appropriately captured in contracts, as you are fluent in the life cycle of a contract. You will liaise with our partners in Legal and Procurement Services as you work through contract negotiations, amendments, extensions, and interpreting terms and conditions as they apply. You will be required to work with clients with varying levels of digital literacy in determining the root cause of their need and executing the appropriate Contract Management activity. As the Technical Architect, Contracts within a team of specialists and analysts, you will provide direction and supervision to members of the team. You will mentor team members and lead by example. You will build effective, collaborative, high impact relationships with clients, team members, peers, colleagues, and management characterized by mutual trust and respect. As Technical Architect, Contracts with Enterprise Technology, CSDS, you will provide Contractual services, supporting our partners, including government departments, agencies, boards, commissions and offices, as well as Nova Scotia Health and the IWK. You will lead and participate in projects and initiatives that improve the lives of the citizens of Nova Scotia : you will make a difference To be Successful You have passion about people's service experience and the experience to write, negotiate, evaluate and present contract and agreement solutions to our clients on time, every time. You are knowledgeable in Contract Management, experienced in procurement policies and standards; and comfortable with managing multiple Contract and Vendor management executions at once. You have a proven track record of successful Contract awards, as a result of your experience. You have s