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16199 - Lead IT Procurement Officer

Job in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, 39200, USA
Listing for: Smith Johnson Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-02
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    IT Project Manager, IT Business Analyst, IT Consultant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 95000 USD Yearly USD 70000.00 95000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Seeking an experienced IT Procurement Officer, 10+ years, to work onsite in Jackson, MS, to ensure contract management; gather and document business requirements; business analysis; project management; creating RFPs.

SUMMARY

This position is for a Lead IT Procurement Officer to assist the State of Mississippi’s MDHS, 100% onsite in Jackson, MS.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • 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
QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

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

Preferred:

  • Certified Mississippi Purchasing Agent Certification (CMPA)
  • you are eligible for medical, dental, life, disability.
  • Smith Johnson pays for 70% of your medical and dental and 100% of life and disability.
  • The contract is also eligible for PTO/holiday accrued monthly.
  • You are also eligible for a 3% retirement matching plan.

Smith Johnson believes in taking care of our contractors.

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