Service Consultant

Research and evaluate latest technology trends to determine ideal options for hardware / software / application requirements and to maximize value for funds spent on IT goods / services.Experience in IT roles supporting enterprise-level finance, budgeting, or contract management environmentsCreating data visualizations, dashboards, and other information products for clients using BI / analytics software, including any or all : SAS Visual Analytics, SAS Visual Investigator, MS Power BI, Tableau, Looker, R, Python.Knowledge of APIs, middleware, and system interoperability standards (JSON, XML, REST / SOAP, etc.).Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), platform migrations, and SaaS financial applications.Performing activities related to developing and releasing Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Negotiated Requests for Proposals (NFRPs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), Requests for Information (RFIs), negotiations, evaluation, supplier feedback, and contract execution