Senior Policy & Program Advisor – Digital Modernization

Job Description

Location: Hybrid within the National Capital Region (NCR). Office space may be provided at a client location in Gatineau, QC, with the option to work remotely within the NCR.

Compensation: Expected hourly rate of $75.00 - $90.00 per hour, based on qualifications, experience, security clearance, and final contract pricing.

Scope of Work / Tasks

Provide senior-level policy, program, and procurement advisory support for digital modernization initiatives within a complex public sector environment.

• Support procurement planning and strategy development for digital modernization initiatives.
• Prepare Statements of Work (SOWs), evaluation criteria, and procurement documentation for professional services procurements.
• Provide strategic advice on procurement approaches, risks, and trade-offs.
• Recommend appropriate procurement vehicles, including task-based contracts, standing offers, supply arrangements, and competitive solicitations.
• Support governance activities and ensure compliance with Government of Canada procurement policies and departmental requirements.
• Collaborate with business, IT, procurement, and project stakeholders to align procurement activities with approved business outcomes and delivery timelines.
• Develop procurement strategies aligned with business cases, investment authorities, delivery schedules, and risk profiles.
• Draft procurement evaluation tools and supporting documentation for Information Management and Information Technology (IM/IT) initiatives.
• Support governance approvals by preparing clear documentation, analysis, and recommendations.
• Provide analytical advice and strategic recommendations to support complex digital transformation projects.

Mandatory Qualifications

M1

The bidder must demonstrate that the proposed resource has a minimum of five (5) years of experience providing senior-level policy, program, and advisory support within complex public sector environments.

This experience must include:

• Supporting high-complexity or high-risk initiatives.
• Providing analytical judgement, options analysis, and advisory support to senior management on professional services contracting matters.

The response must include:

• Project number
• Project name
• Client information
• Description of the project demonstrating the required experience.

M2

The bidder must demonstrate that the proposed resource has a minimum of five (5) years of experience providing senior-level advisory and analytical support for complex digital modernization initiatives.

This experience must include:

• Preparing procurement-related documentation, including Statements of Work, evaluation tools, and supporting materials.
• Providing administrative support throughout IM/IT solicitation and contract management processes.

The response must include:

• Project number
• Project name
• Client information
• Description of the project demonstrating the required experience.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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