Lead IT Procurement Officer @Jackson, MS for 3 Years (100% Onsite)

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