*Lead IT Procurement Officer (OnSite Jackson, MS)

Overview:
We have a client looking for a Lead IT Procurement Officer.

Core Responsibilities Include:

Ensure contract management activities for all IT procurement are undertaken timely with internal/external teams.
Provide oversight and project management.
Make acquisition of products/services/technical staff in accordance with state laws and Information Technology Services (ITS) procurement guidelines.
Research, evaluate and acquire products based on need and solution desired.
Create Request for Proposals (RFPs) by following the procurement guidelines for the RFP process.
Create other solicitations to acquire goods and services.
Review/score proposals, bids and quote.
Analyze information to determine the best products and services for the Agency’s Needs.
Partner with ITS to obtain oversight and leadership on various IT projects.
Communicate with the internal user community.
Communicate with the external vendor community and potential vendors.

Required Skills:

Experience in gathering, documenting and communicating business requirements and/or user stories - 10+ years
Defining and documenting business requirements, user stories, processes and workflows - 10+ years
Experience with organizing project teams and work plans for multiple projects -10+ years
Experience as a business analyst and/or project manager -10+ years
Experience working in State Government-10+ years
Experience creating solicitations to acquire IT software and services -10+ years

Preferred:

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