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IT PROCUREMENT TECHNICIAN, AUSTIN (HYBRID)

Contract: 12 Months (3 Yrs Ext)

Deadline: 9/10/25

Job Description:

Possess a current knowledge of business trends, government regulations, software licensing practices, as well as negotiation and pricing techniques, in order to effectively find manufacturers for a particular technology product or service, ensure order fulfillment with vendors and negotiate pricing and delivery schedules.

Actively coordinate and participate in the editorial duties of the solicitation package development. Collaborates with Client Subject Matter Experts (SME) on the inclusion of program specific information for the procurement documents. Provides high-level technical assistance to Medicaid & Chip Services (MCS), Client IT, and other Client staff regarding procurement processes and approaches. Coordinates, organizes, and analyzes procurement requirements from multiple program areas within MCS, as well as partner departments. Works closely with Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) and Legal Services staff on determination of appropriate solicitation method, timelines, procurement posting, and management of the procurement process. Serves as SME in assigned workgroups and training activities, including developing presentations for management and staff.

Required Skills:

  • 5 Yrs of Experience drafting RFPs within state health agencies

  • 5 Yrs of Experience leading JAD sessions to elicit requirements from stakeholders

  • 5 Yrs of Experience developing key performance measures for solicitations and resulting contracts

Preferred Skills:

  • 5 Yrs of Experience in Texas Medicaid

  • 5 Yrs of Experience creating process flows for AS-IS and TO-BE models.

  • 5 Yrs of Experience development cost models, pricing workbook and financial requirements

  • 5 Yrs of Prior experience developing Federal funding requests (Planning and/or Implementation Advanced Planning Documents).

  • 5 Yrs of Knowledge of the State of Texas Procurement and Contract Management Guide.

  • 5 Yrs of Experience negotiating large contracts.

  • 5 Yrs of Experience performing quality assurance activities on large projects.

Kavitha K