IT Procurement Technician (only local to THE AUSTIN AREA)

Job title: IT Procurement Technician

Location: Austin, TX (HYBRID)- only local to THE AUSTIN AREA

Duration: 9+ Months Contract (Long term)

Position is Hybrid. 3 days ONSITE, 2 Days Work from Home.

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

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