Client: State of MS
Job ID: 163902
Job Title: Procurement Officer - Lead IT Procurement Officer - MS - MDHS
Job Title: Procurement Officer
Job Location: 3771 Eastwood Dr, Jackson, MS, 39211
Projected Start Date : 08/18/2026
Projected End Date/Duration: 3 Years from projected start date
100% Onsite required. IMPORTANT: This posting is for MDHS which requires a fingerprint screen. The process to obtain a fingerprint screen is extremely slow and it could take a month to get the results. Do NOT submit candidates that need to start tomorrow, it's better to submit candidates that have a contract ending over the next month and is currently working. If they need to give a notice do NOT have them give their notice after accepting the offer, wait until the fingerprint results are returned and then have them give their notice.
The following are required for bid submission:
- Resume
- R2R
- Cover Letter
- Meets Work Location
Scoring Method - Must equal 100%
- Interview - 30%
- Job Experience - 35%
- Cost - 35%
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 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.
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
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