IT Procurement Technician(work with state health agencies) in Austin, TX (HYBRID)

Job title: IT Procurement Technician

Location: Austin, TX (HYBRID)- only local to Texas

Duration: 10+ Months Contract (Long term)

Visa: GCH, GC-EAD, H1B s

Client: 529601534

B) The primary work location will be 4601 W Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78751

Position will be 2 days(Thursdays and Fridays) remote and 3 days (Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays) on-site 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.

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.

Required skills:

• 5 years of Experience drafting RFPs within state health agencies
• 5 years of Experience leading JAD sessions to elicit requirements from stakeholders
• 5 years of Experience developing key performance measures for solicitations and resulting contracts

Preferred skills:

• 5 years of Experience in Texas Medicaid
• 5 years of Experience creating process flows for AS-IS and TO-BE models.
• 5 years of Experience development cost models, pricing workbook and financial requirements
• 5 years of Prior experience developing Federal funding requests (Planning and/or Implementation Advanced Planning Documents).
• 5 years Knowledge of the State of Texas Procurement and Contract Management Guide.
• 5 years of Experience negotiating large contracts.
• 5 years of Experience performing quality assurance activities on large projects.