Client - Technical Specialist- Mid Level

Technical Specialist for Information Technology Business Office

The NCDIT-Transportation Business Relations Management and Customer Service unit is seeking a Technical Specialist for the Information Technology Business Office efforts supporting client IT Procurement Services. This will be a Hybrid position and must be available to come into the office when needed. The candidate must come in to pick up his or her equipment on the first day at own expense.

The candidate must be currently living in North Carolina. This contractor serves as an IT Business Office resource and is responsible for the procurement of contract and non-contract goods and services for the agency. Primary responsibilities include obtaining required vendor quotes, processing purchase orders for software, equipment and other commodities as assigned. Prepare and post to the Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP), the Sourcing Tool, the Contract Workspace, and complete bid solicitations including Request for Quotes (RFQ's), Invitation for Bids (IFB's), Request for Proposals (RFP's), addendum's, amendments, clarifications, and exception documentation.

Key areas of responsibility daily for this position include:

• Extensive knowledge and experience in the procurement of goods and services for governmental agencies to make objective decisions and accurate judgments.
• Exceptional writing and listening skills are required.
• Ability to follow instructions explicitly and be detail-orientated.
• Working knowledge and experience of state policies and regulations.
• Procure Information Technology goods/services such as software, equipment and other commodities as assigned.
• Comprehend, apply, and interpret established rules and regulations, complex technical contract language.

Skill
- Required /Desired
- Amount - of Experience

Thorough understanding of large and small-scale purchasing methods and procedures.

- Required - 3 - Years

Thorough knowledge of RFPs, RFQs, IFBs, and Amendments.

- Required - 3 - Years

Working knowledge of General Statutes, NC Administrative Code, and State IT Term Contracts.

- Required - 3 - Years

Excellent communication skills, both orally and written.

- Required - 3 - Years

Can write extensive and complex technical information into specifications as needed according to State and/or project requirements.

- Required - 3 - Years

Excellent interpersonal skills with all types of personalities.

- Required - 3 - Years

Committed to meeting all deadlines and maintaining records of complexity and confidential nature.

- Required - 3 - Years