Job Description

Position: Lead IT Procurement Officer

Location: Onsite - Jackson, MS

Duration: 3 Years

Job Description:

Ensure contract management activities for all IT procurement are undertaken timely with internal/external teams.
• Provide oversight and project management
• Make 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 quote.
• 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.

Required skills

o Experience in gathering, documenting and communicating business requirements and/or user stories - 10+

o Defining and documenting business requirements, user stories, processes and workflows - 10+

o Experience with organizing project teams and work plans for multiple projects -10+

o Experience as a business analyst and/or project manager -10+

o Experience working in State Government-10+

o Experience creating solicitations to acquire IT software and services -10+