Contract
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/ Experience:
· Experience in gathering, documenting and communicating business requirements and/or user stories – 10+
· Defining and documenting business requirements, user stories, processes and workflows – 10+
· Experience with organizing project teams and work plans for multiple projects –10+
· Experience as a business analyst and/or project manager –10+
· Experience working in State Government-10+
· Experience creating solicitations to acquire IT software and services –10+
Preferred /Not Required:
· Certified Mississippi Purchasing Agent Certification-CMPA
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