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Title : IT Procurement Specialist
Location : Austin, TX
Duration : 3 + Months
Job Type : C
Description :
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.
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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.
Skills :
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. |