Lead IT Procurement Officer

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.

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

• 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