Lead IT Procurement Officer

Work Model Onsite

Seeking an experienced IT Procurement Officer, 10+ years, to work onsite in Jackson, MS, to ensure contract management; gather and document business requirements; business analysis; project management; creating RFPs.

SUMMARY

This position is for a Lead IT Procurement Officer to assist the State of Mississippi’s MDHS, 100% onsite in Jackson, MS.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Experience in gathering, documenting and comminating business requirements and/or user stories
• Defining and documenting business requirements, user stories, processes and workflows
• Experience with organizing project teams and work plans for multiple projects
• Experience as a business analyst and/or project manager
• Experience working in State Government
• Experience creating solicitations to acquire IT software and services

Preferred:

• Certified Mississippi Purchasing Agent Certification (CMPA)

This is a contract opportunity with a great organization. As a contractor for Smith Johnson, you are eligible for medical, dental, life, disability. Smith Johnson pays for 70% of your medical and dental and 100% of life and disability. The contract is also eligible for PTO/holiday accrued monthly. You are also eligible for a 3% retirement matching plan. Smith Johnson believes in taking care of our contractors.