Procurement Officer

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced IT Procurement Officer for a contract role in Jackson, Mississippi. The position requires full-time, onsite presence at 3771 Eastwood Dr with shift hours from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM totaling 40 hours per week. This opportunity is projected for a duration of approximately three years.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage contract administration for IT procurement activities, ensuring timely collaboration with both internal departments and external vendors.
• Lead project oversight and management tasks related to acquisitions.
• Acquire products, services, and technical personnel adhering strictly to applicable state laws and ITS procurement guidelines.
• Research, assess, and procure products and services based on organizational needs and desired solutions.
• Develop Request for Proposals (RFPs) and other solicitation documents following procurement protocols.
• Evaluate and score submitted bids, proposals, and quotes.
• Analyze data to select optimal goods and services that meet agency requirements.
• Work closely with Information Technology Services (ITS) to provide oversight and leadership across IT projects.
• Maintain effective communications with internal users and external vendors, including potential suppliers.

Candidate Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience capturing, documenting, and communicating business requirements and user stories.
• Proven expertise in defining business requirements, user stories, processes, and workflows over a decade.
• Extensive experience coordinating project teams and managing multiple work plans across projects.
• Background as a business analyst and/or project manager for ten or more years.
• Experience working within State Government for 10+ years.
• Demonstrated history of creating solicitation documents to procure IT software and related services.

Preferred Qualifications

Possession of a Certified Mississippi Purchasing Agent (CMPA) certification is a plus.

Additional Information

• This role requires a fingerprint screening as mandated by MDHS, a process which can be lengthy and take up to one month to complete.
• Candidates needing immediate start dates are discouraged due to the screening delay.
• Applicants currently employed with contracts ending soon are preferred.
• Candidates should delay resignation until after successfully passing fingerprint screening results.
• Compensation ranges from $55 to $60 per hour on a W2 basis.