Govt Procurement Analyst

Job ID: FL-RT364 3P

Hybrid/Local Govt Procurement Analyst with vendor management, federal funding/reporting, RFQ/RFP/RFI/ITN/SOW experience

Location: Tallahassee FL (DCF)
Duration: 3-15 months
Attachments: Resume Certification
Hybrid; Position can be remote, but may require candidate to be onsite for meetings and presentations on select days throughout the month at DCF HQW; Negotiable

2.2 Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
• 5+ years' experience working in Procurement in technology purchasing of hardware, software, and services
• Proven ability and experience in executing procurement programs, successful negotiations, and vendor relationship management
• Experience with complex, multi-level, multi-vendor procurement processes and contracting procedures, especially in government organizations.
• Experience in managing federal funding and the reporting necessary to support the use of those funds.
• Experience managing and monitoring technology contracts and vendors.
• Experience with the state budget process.
• Excellent writing skills so that information can be communicated clearly
• Understanding of federal and state fiscal rules and procurement policies
• Proven organizational skills

2.1 Primary Job Duties and Tasks
• Manage both strategic and administrative responsibilities related to IT finance/purchasing/buying.
• Day-to-day tasks may include processing requisitions, purchase orders, quotes, supplier management, conducting market research, negotiating pricing, establishing terms and conditions for services, resolving invoice discrepancies, and communicating the status of purchases with internal customers.
• Create and manage requests for quotations (RFQs), requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for information (RFI), Invitation for Negotiate (ITN) and managing supplier relationships.
• Provide technical assistance and training to department staff on contract monitoring practices.
• Negotiate, write and maintain the Technology contracts, purchase orders and procurement.
• Coordinate solicitation and contract workflow for the Division including coordinating and negotiation interactions throughout vendor selection and procurement process.
• Provides technical guidance to division staff in the development of Scopes of Work (SOW) providing guidance to division staff regarding necessary changes, improvements and additions to the SOW for contracts.
• Resolves discrepancies with outside vendors and internal

2.4 Education and Certifications
Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience. (Required).