Overview
Skills
Job Details
Client is seeking individuals with the defined skills and qualifications to work as a team with other Client contracted resources to produce defined deliverables which will aid the agency in requesting funding and other resources needed to implement a new case management system. The worker will interact with various other roles (e.g., business analysts, project managers, contract developer, organizational change manager) to develop work products, prioritize assigned work, and provide recommendations, options, and alternatives as required.
The Worker is responsible for planning and developing a solicitation(s) for a case management system for Client using a project management approach to elicit details for creation of the deliverable.
The worker is also responsible for the following:
- Identify, analyze, and improve existing business processes to optimize efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance overall quality.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies that drive measurable improvements in performance and outcomes.
- Utilize data analysis and performance metrics to assess the effectiveness of current processes and recommend evidence-based improvements.
- Reviewing internal Client documentation and compiling information to meet the goals and objectives of the project; developing contract guidelines and schedules based on timelines to achieve successful contract development.
- Facilitating, collaborating, and communicating with internal and external Client stakeholders to develop a solicitation that meets the agency s needs for a new case management system.
- Facilitating kick-offs, status reporting, team briefings, and other identified sessions.
- Development of a solicitation plan with comprehensive specifications, key performance measures and deliverables, liquidated damages, and special terms and conditions for the development of a contract with a vendor to deliver a case management system for the agency.
- Recommendations and/or development of a bid evaluation instrument.
- Ensuring all procurement and contract documents comply with state statutes and rules, including all applicable Terms and Conditions.
- Development of a contract management plan for the implementation of a case management system.
CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
criminal background checks and fingerprint completion as required by Texas law and DFPS policy.
Years | Required/Preferred | Experience |
8 | Required | Advanced skills and experience in IT procurement preparations and solicitation development (i.e., Statements of Work, Request for Offers, Request for Information, Request for Proposals). |
8 | Required | Advanced knowledge of negotiation strategies and techniques, of contract administration and cost monitoring for large scope or high-dollar value contracts |
8 | Required | Advanced knowledge of systems and procedures used to evaluate vendors performance; and of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the administration of state funds. |
8 | Required | Ability to write and edit comprehensive contract requirements and specifications while working under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. |
8 | Required | Elevated skills in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing and advanced skills in gathering, assembling, and correlating information and interpreting complex data. |
8 | Required | Experience with version control management, incorporating input and comments from internal and external program stakeholders. Ability to review edited materials and recommended revisions or changes in scope, format, and content. |
8 | Required | Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions to analyze complex information while developing plans. |
8 | Required | Strong interpersonal skills to include research, planning, organizing directing, coordinating and attention to detail. |
8 | Required | Ability to work in a team environment and interact with a diverse level of staff to exchange and/or extract information including presenting material / recommendations to senior and executive level staff. |
8 | Required | Experience with the Microsoft Suite of tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Project and SharePoint) |
8 | Required | Ability to evaluate material data for reasonableness, necessity, and conformity with contract requirements. |
1 | Preferred | State of Texas Procurement experience |
1 | Preferred | Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) or Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM). |
1 | Preferred | Knowledge of state of Texas, Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) and Department of Information Resources (DIR) contracting and procurement rules and regulations. |
1 | Preferred | Knowledge of CPA Contract Management Guide. |
1 | Preferred | Knowledge of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) and IT Solutions and services offered. |