IT Procurement Technician 2 / Contract Manager - CM 25-29325

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
No Travel Required

Skills

Quality Assurance
Software Licensing
Supervision
Technical Drafting
Presentations
Process Flow
Integrated Circuit
Joint Application Design
Medicaid
Negotiations
Pricing
As-is Process
Collaboration
Contract Management
Editorial
Finance
Legal
Process Management
Procurement
Training

Job Details

Job Title: IT Procurement Technician 2 / Contract Manager
Location: Austin, TX
Duration: 12 Months
Interview Type: Microsoft Teams (virtual)
Work Schedule: 2 days remote (Thursdays and Fridays), 3 days onsite (Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays)

Position Overview

This role requires 4 7 years of relevant experience. The IT Procurement Technician / Contract Manager will support procurement processes, contract management, and vendor negotiations for IT and Medicaid-related initiatives. Candidates should be familiar with standard procurement practices, government regulations, and software licensing. A Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) or Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) credential is a strong plus.

The position requires limited supervision but offers considerable latitude for independent judgment and initiative.

Job Description

  • Maintain current knowledge of business trends, government regulations, software licensing, negotiation, and pricing techniques.

  • Identify and evaluate technology product/service manufacturers, ensure vendor order fulfillment, and negotiate pricing and delivery schedules.

  • Actively coordinate and contribute to the solicitation package development, including editorial duties and collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).

  • Provide high-level technical assistance to IT, Medicaid & CHIP Services (MCS), and other program staff on procurement processes.

  • Coordinate and analyze procurement requirements across multiple program areas.

  • Work closely with Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) and Legal Services on solicitation methods, timelines, procurement postings, and process management.

  • Serve as a subject matter expert in workgroups and training activities, including creating and delivering presentations.

Candidate Skills and Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • At least 5 years of experience drafting RFPs within state health agencies.

  • At least 5 years of experience leading JAD sessions to gather requirements from stakeholders.

  • At least 5 years of experience developing key performance measures for solicitations and resulting contracts.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 5 years of experience with Texas Medicaid.

  • 5 years of experience creating process flows for AS-IS and TO-BE models.

  • 5 years of experience developing cost models, pricing workbooks, and financial requirements.

  • Prior experience developing Federal funding requests (Planning or Implementation Advanced Planning Documents).

  • Knowledge of the State of Texas Procurement and Contract Management Guide.

  • Experience negotiating large contracts.

  • Experience performing quality assurance activities on large projects.

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