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Solicitation Reference Number: 529501440 | Working Title: IT Procurement Technician 2 | Title/Level: IT Procurement Technician 2 |
Category: Information Technology Contracting and Procurement | Full Time: 40hrs |
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I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of 2 IT Procurement Technician 2, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of IT Procurement Technician 2, Information Technology Contracting and Procurement and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. Texas Health and Human Services Commission will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).
Level Description
4-7 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD), or Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM credentials a plus.
Job Description
Possess a current knowledge of business trends, government regulations, software licensing practices, as well as negotiation and pricing techniques, in order to effectively find manufacturers for a particular technology product or service, ensure order fulfillment with vendors and negotiate pricing and delivery schedules.
Additional job details and special considerations
Actively coordinate and participate in the editorial duties of the solicitation package development. Collaborates with HHSC Subject Matter Experts (SME) on the inclusion of program specific information for the procurement documents. Provides high-level technical assistance to Medicaid & Chip Services (MCS), HHSC IT, and other HHSC staff regarding procurement processes and approaches. Coordinates, organizes, and analyzes procurement requirements from multiple program areas within MCS, as well as partner departments. Works closely with Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) and Legal Services staff on determination of appropriate solicitation method, timelines, procurement posting, and management of the procurement process. Serves as SME in assigned workgroups and training activities, including developing presentations for management and staff.
II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements: | ||
Years | Required/Preferred | Experience |
5 | Required | Experience writing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) |
5 | Required | Experience leading JAD sessions to elicit requirements from stakeholders |
5 | Required | Experience developing key performance measures for solicitations and resulting contracts |
5 | Required | Experience performing quality assurance activities on large projects. |
5 | Preferred | Experience in Texas Medicaid |
5 | Preferred | Experience creating process flows for AS-IS and TO-BE models. |
5 | Preferred | Experience development cost models, pricing workbook and financial requirements |
5 | Preferred | Prior experience developing Federal funding requests (Planning and/or Implementation Advanced Planning Documents). |
5 | Preferred | Knowledge of the State of Texas Procurement and Contract Management Guide. |
5 | Preferred | Experience drafting RFPs within Texas state health agencies |
5 | Preferred | Experience negotiating large contracts. |
WORK HOURS AND LOCATION
A) Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Agency. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., excluding Texas state holidays when the agency is closed.
B) The primary work location will be 4601 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751.
Position will be 2 days (Thursdays-Fridays) remote with 3 day (Mondays-Wednesdays) required to be onsite at the location listed above. Program will only allow candidates who are LOCAL TO THE AUSTIN AREA ONLY.
Please do not submit candidates who are currently out of state and are planning to move to Texas. Candidates must already reside in Texas.