IT Project Procurement Specialist #1400020

$45,335 - $54,402/Yr

State of Missouri - Jefferson City, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Jefferson City, MO

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The IT Project Procurement Specialist is a new role within the Office of Administration's Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) responsible for facilitating solicitation requests for various IT products and services. This position will work closely with the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) to ensure effective procurement processes are followed, including the preparation of solicitation documents, vendor inquiries, and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with agencies to determine needs.
• Implement a proper procurement path within established guidelines.
• Facilitate the preparation of solicitation documents for IT projects and professional services.
• Issue IT project solicitations and facilitate vendor inquiries.
• Conduct evaluations of bids received with agency stakeholders and IT technical functional area stakeholders.
• Make contract awards and assist with onboarding and offboarding contracted staff when applicable.
• Monitor a portfolio of established contracts for renewals, terminations, and amendments.
• Work with the MissouriBUYS system to submit contract requests.

Requirements

• High-detail planning skills.
• Expert ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally.
• Ability to perform top-notch analyst work.
• Ability to work independently in assessing and managing priorities.
• Experience with computers and desktop applications including Microsoft Office products.
• General understanding of information technology organizational structures.
• Familiarity with Chapter 34 and Missouri's procurement rules.
• Experience and knowledge in public procurement is strongly preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Self-starter who takes ownership of responsibilities.
• Organized and detail-oriented.

Benefits

• Defined pension plan
• Generous amounts of leave and holiday time
• Eligibility for health insurance coverage