Lead IT Procurement Officer

State Of Mississippi • Jackson, MS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We have an immediate opening for a Lead IT Procurement Officer with our Direct Client. This is an onsite position located in Jackson, MS, with a duration of 3 years. The role involves providing oversight and project management for the acquisition of products, services, and technical staff in accordance with state laws and Information Technology Services (ITS) procurement guidelines. The officer will research, evaluate, and acquire products based on need and desired solutions, create Request for Proposals (RFPs) and other solicitations, review and score proposals, bids, and quotes, and analyze information to determine the best products and services for the Agency’s Needs. This role also requires partnering with ITS for oversight and leadership on IT projects, and communicating with both the internal user community and the external vendor community.

Requirements

• Experience in gathering, documenting and communicating business requirements and/or user stories - 10+ years
• Defining and documenting business requirements, user stories, processes and workflows - 10+ years
• Experience with organizing project teams and work plans for multiple projects - 10+ years
• Experience as a business analyst and/or project manager - 10+ years
• Experience working in State Government - 10+ years
• Experience creating solicitations to acquire IT software and services - 10+ years

Nice To Haves

• Certified Mississippi Purchasing Agent Certification (CMPA)

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and project management for the acquisition of products/services/technical staff in accordance with state laws and Information Technology Services (ITS) procurement guidelines.
• Research, evaluate, and acquire products based on need and solution desired.
• Create Request for Proposals (RFPs) by following the procurement guidelines for the RFP process.
• Create other solicitations to acquire goods and services.
• Review/score proposals, bids and quotes.
• Analyze information to determine the best products and services for the Agency’s Needs.
• Partner with ITS to obtain oversight and leadership on various IT projects.
• Communicate with the internal user community.
• Communicate with the external vendor community and potential vendors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed