Procurement Analyst / Procurement Technician / Procurement Specialist

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 client 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), client IT, and other client 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.

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.

5 Required Experience drafting RFPs within state health agencies

5 Required Experience leading JAD sessions to elicit requirements from stakeholders

5 Required Experience developing key performance measures for solicitations and resulting contracts

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 negotiating large contracts.

5 Preferred Experience performing quality assurance activities on large projects.