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Lead IT Procurement Officer -

CAYS IncJackson, MS🇺🇸United StatesPosted 29 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job 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
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

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