IT Procurement Technician 3

Job Title: IT Procurement Technician 3

Location: Remote

Job Summary:
The IT Contract and Procurement Specialist is responsible for coordinating, organizing, and analyzing IT procurement activities across multiple departments. This role provides guidance on procurement processes, budgeting, and contract usage while ensuring compliance with Texas state regulations. The position also supports financial tracking, audit readiness, and contract management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance to staff on IT procurement processes, budgets, and use of Department of Information Resources (DIR) contracts
• Coordinate and analyze IT procurement requirements from internal stakeholders
• Assist with procurements, grants, and contract management activities
• Develop, track, and forecast budgets related to IT contracts and projects
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready records of contracts, solicitations, work orders, and time sheets
• Review time sheets and invoices to ensure accuracy and prevent over-billing
• Gather and analyze operational data to track project status
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the agency to support procurement and financial processes

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience with Texas state government regulations, laws, and practices
• 8+ years of experience in Texas procurement and contract management regulations
• 8+ years of experience with Texas state budget regulations, including capital budgets
• 8+ years of experience in procurement and contract budgeting and forecasting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate, high-quality work
• Ability to identify errors, inconsistencies, and omissions before final delivery
• High level of accuracy in handling data, documentation, and reporting
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain accuracy under pressure

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Information Technology Staff Augmentation Contracts (ITSAC)
• Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) certification
• Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certification
• Experience with Department of Information Resources (DIR) contracts
• Experience with DIR Data Center Services (DCS) contracts