IT Procurement Analyst 2

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) is seeking an IT Procurement Analyst to join the Office of Contracts and Acquisitions (OCA). OCA is responsible for creating agreements and contracts and overseeing the acquisition of goods and services for ODJFS, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws and maintaining public trust. This role involves reviewing, analyzing, and approving requests for IT hardware, software, education, consulting services, and maintenance for ODJFS and related agencies. The analyst will provide procurement assistance for complex IT projects, analyze IT requests for merit and cost-effectiveness, and research IT trends to advise leadership on operational improvements.

Requirements

• Option 1: 48 mos. exp in computer programming; AND 24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. exp. in computer systems analysis & design; AND 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in computer hardware, software & communication systems.
• Option 2: Completion of undergraduate core program in computer science/data processing/engineering; AND 24 mos. trg. or 24 exp. in multiple areas of data processing (e.g., systems analysis, systems design, application development & programming, networking, hardware/software evaluation).
• Option 3: 18 mos. exp. as Information Technology Procurement Analyst 1, 64171.
• Option 4: Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.
• Sourcing Principles.
• Strong Organizational Skills.
• Turn work around quickly.
• Knowledge of computer systems analysis and design.
• Knowledge of application development and design.
• Skill in operation of personal computer and applicable software applications.
• Deal with many variables and determine specific action.
• Understand technical manuals and verbal instructions associated with IT sourcing.
• Write business correspondence or communications reflecting sourcing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, evaluate, and approve requests for acquisition of information technology (IT) hardware, software, education, consulting services, and maintenance for the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS), County Departments of Job and Family Services (CDJFS), Children Services Boards, and Child Support Enforcement Agencies (CSEAs).
• Provide IT procurement assistance for IT projects which involve large numbers of technical variables (e.g., multiple computing platforms; multiple agency interfaces; conversion efforts; newly developed/unique technologies).
• Analyze IT requests in terms of merit, cost effectiveness, agency utilization, and strategic plan consistency to determine appropriate acquisition action.
• Review and approve requisitions in OhioBuys for IT-related purchases from both Department of Administrative Services (DAS) and ODJFS administered contracts.
• Research IT trends and innovations and advises leadership on how to leverage them for operational improvements.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree