Senior IT Procurement Business Analyst ​/ Project Manager

Job Tittle:

Senior IT Procurement Business Analyst / Project Manager

Location :
Jackson, MS, Onsite

Rate:
Best competitive rate

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior IT Procurement Business Analyst / Project Manager to support enterprise procurement and contract management initiatives within a State Government environment. This role requires a professional with extensive experience managing IT procurements, gathering business requirements, developing solicitation documents, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with State procurement regulations.

The successful candidate will work closely with internal business units, Information Technology Services (ITS), and external vendors to procure IT products, software, services, and technical resources while ensuring adherence to State procurement laws and established procurement guidelines.

This is a 100% onsite position requiring strong project coordination, procurement expertise, and stakeholder communication skills.

Fingerprint Background Screening Required

This position is with Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) and requires a mandatory fingerprint background screening.

• The fingerprint clearance process is lengthy and may take up to one month.
• Candidates must not resign from their current employer immediately after accepting an offer.
• Candidates should wait until fingerprint clearance has been completed before submitting notice to their current employer.
• Candidates currently working on contracts ending within the next month are highly preferred.

• Managing IT procurement and contract management activities from initiation through completion.
• Providing project management and oversight for procurement initiatives.
• Ensuring procurement activities comply with Mississippi State laws and Information Technology Services (ITS) procurement guidelines.
• Gathering, documenting, and validating business requirements from stakeholders.
• Developing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) in accordance with State procurement procedures.
• Creating additional solicitation documents for acquiring software, hardware, professional services, and technical resources.
• Coordinating proposal evaluations, bid reviews, scoring, and vendor selection processes.
• Performing market research and product evaluations to identify the best technology solutions for agency needs.
• Working collaboratively with ITS to obtain procurement guidance and project oversight.
• Facilitating communication between business stakeholders, technical teams, procurement offices, and vendors.
• Monitoring procurement timelines, deliverables, and project milestones.
• Supporting multiple concurrent procurement and technology initiatives.

Candidates Must Demonstrate The Following Experience On Their Resume

• Business requirements gathering, documentation, and communication 10+ years
• Writing business requirements, user stories, business processes, and workflows 10+ years
• Organizing project teams and managing work plans across multiple projects 10+ years
• Business Analyst and/or Project Manager experience 10+ years
• Experience working within State Government 10+ years
• Experience creating IT procurement solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, etc.) for software and services 10+ years

• Certified Mississippi Purchasing Agent (CMPA) Certification
• Experience working with Mississippi Information Technology Services (ITS)
• Knowledge of State procurement laws, regulations, and contracting processes
• Strong vendor management and contract administration experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation abilities

• IT Procurement
• Contract Management
• Request for Proposal (RFP)
• Request for Quote (RFQ)
• Request for Information (RFI)
• Business Analysis
• Project Management
• Requirements Gathering
• User Stories
• Process Documentation
• Workflow Analysis
• Vendor Management
• Procurement Compliance
• Stakeholder Management
• State Government Procurement
• Risk Management