Lead IT Procurement Officer Location: Jackson, MS - Onsite
Duration: 3 Years from projected start date
Rate: Based on Market rate
Work Schedule Field Details Shift Start Time 8:30 AM
Shift End Time 3:00 PM
Schedule Required Mon - Fri
Work Location Important IMPORTANT: This posting is for MDHS which requires a fingerprint screen.
The process to obtain a fingerprint screen is extremely slow and it could take a month to get the results.
- Do NOT submit candidates that need to start tomorrow.
- It's better to submit candidates that have a contract ending over the next month and are currently working.
- If they need to give a notice, do NOT have them give their notice after accepting the offer. Wait until the fingerprint results are returned and then have them give their notice.
Position Description and Job Skill Set Description of the job functions the contractor will be expected to perform: - 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.
Scoring Method Criteria Score Percentage Interview 30% Job Experience 35% Cost 35%
Must equal 100% 
