Project Manager III- Procurement Analyst-MPS

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS•Austin, TX

1d•$5,425 - $7,333•Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Analyst reports to the Director of Major Procurement Support (MPS) within the Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) Division. The Procurement Analyst performs journey-level project management and procurement analysis work initiating and conducting multi-agency or enterprise-level procurement projects within HHSC and DSHS. This work involves assuring procurement projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with established project management methodologies. The Procurement Analyst manages and coordinates the planning and initiation of procurement projects, monitors project schedules and progress, and communicates status, risks, and issues to stakeholders, management, and oversight agencies. Provides guidance to project team members and supports the use of agency policies, procedures, and project management standards. Assists in the preparation of project documentation, reports, and procurement-related materials, and contributes to the evaluation of project outcomes against defined objectives.

Requirements

Effective management principles and knowledge in project management theories and practices applicable to mid-to-large-sized scope projects.
Project management theories of systems and procedures used to evaluate a third-party vendor's performance.
Related state and federal laws, regulations, policies, rules and requirements, Texas legislative process and public accountability systems.
Industry process improvement or quality assurance systems.
Strategic planning, budget management and human resource management.
The principles of leadership and how to effectively interact with various leadership styles.
Cost monitoring during the transition phase of the contract development and financial contract cost analysis.
Communication and public speaking practices and the ability to organize and present information effectively, orally and in writing,
Managing multiple and competing priorities, identifying problems, evaluating alternatives, and implementing solutions.
Working collaboratively and cooperatively with diverse groups and to think creatively and support creative thinking in others.
The ability to effectively manage, motivate and build effective work teams
The ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions in the analysis of complex information and development of plans to address identified issues.
The ability to demonstrate negotiation and facilitation skills.
The ability to establish goals and objectives and to make timely and effective decisions.
The ability to interpret data and develop effective operating procedures and to comprehensively and accurately evaluate reports.
Three (3) years’ experience managing complex, IT, procurement or similar projects.
Experience working with procurement of complex systems preferred.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in business administration, science and technology, healthcare or a related field is generally preferred.
Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

Certified Associate in Project Management (CaPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Provides journey-level project management support for assigned major procurement projects. Manages project activities across the lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. Develops and maintains project documentation such as project schedules, risk and issue logs, communication plans, and cost tracking reports. Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to define scope, manage customer expectations, and monitor progress against established timelines and deliverables.
Supports the development of solicitation documents for major procurements, including Requests for Offers (RFOs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and associated attachments and exhibits. Works with business, technical, legal, and financial stakeholders to gather, validate, and refine requirements. Translates stakeholder needs into clear, concise procurement requirements using standard templates and established guidelines. Reviews requirements for consistency, accuracy, and compliance with procurement standards.
Consults with agency staff and stakeholders on procurement-related project activities. Provides regular project status updates, reports risks and issues, and documents resolutions. Ensures assigned projects follow agency and enterprise project management standards. Participates in workgroups, evaluation teams, and project-related meetings to support coordination and alignment with procurement objectives.
Provides guidance to project team members on the use of agency project management tools and templates. Assists in developing project documentation standards and maintaining records. Contributes to the development of evaluation criteria for assigned procurements. May assist senior project managers by providing input on project practices.
Prepares project reports, dashboards, and supporting documentation for management review. Ensures procurement project documentation is complete, accurate, and archived in accordance with agency requirements. Supports compliance reviews, research efforts, and audits as needed.
Other duties as assigned.