What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead IT Procurement Officer position at ePATHUSA Inc?
Seeking a Lead IT Procurement Officer who will provide oversight and project management. The resource will also be expected to make acquisition of products / services / technical staff in accordance with state laws and Information Technology Services (ITS) procurement guidelines. Additionally:
- Research, evaluate and acquire products based on need and solutions 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 quotes.
- 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 and the external vendor community and potential vendors.
Requirements
| Skills | Required/Preferred | Years | Candidate Experience |
| Experience gathering, documenting, and communicating business requirements and / or user stories. | Required | 10+ | |
| Experience defining and documenting business requirements, user stories, processes and workflows. | Required | 10+ | |
| Experience with organizing project teams and work plans for multiple projects. | Required | 10+ | |
| Experience as a business analyst and / or project manager. | Required | 10+ | |
| Experience working in State Government. | Required | 10+ | |
| Experience creating solicitations to acquire IT software and services. | Required | 10+ | |
| Certified Mississippi Purchasing Agent Certification (CMPA) | Preferred |
Benefits
Benefit Package includes:
- Paid Sick Time
- Insurance for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Available
- 401(k) including Employer Match
- HSA, Short-term & Long-term Disability Available
- We are an EEO/Veterans/Disabled employer