Procurement BA/PM

Job ID: MS-163902

Onsite/Local MS Govt Procurement BA/PM (CMPA/15+) with RFP (products/services/technical staff), contract/vendor management experience

Location: Jackson, MS (MDHS)
Duration: 12 Months

Procurement Officer
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

Position Description and Job Skill Set
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 Agencys 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