Technology Procurement Consultant
Apply NowCompany: Concord IT Systems
Location: Jackson, MS 39212
Description:
Job Description
POSTING TITLE
Technology Procurement Consultant
EDUCATION LEVEL
Bachelors
REQUESTING AGENCY
MDCPS
CRIMINAL/DRUG SCREEN
Standard Background Check
HOURS PER WEEK
40-Monday-Friday
ON-SITE OR REMOTE
100% Onsite. Do NOT submit remote candidates
OVERTIME
Overtime not required
ON-CALL REQUIRED
No
TRAVELED REQUIRED
No
EXPENSES REIMBURSED
No
PROJECT NAME
IT Procurement
OBJECTIVE
MDCPS seeks an experienced professional with a broad understanding of solutions, industry best practices, multiple business processes, or technology designs within a product/technology family. Operates independently to provide quality work to an engagement. Performs varied and complex duties and tasks that need independent judgment to meet customer needs. Demonstrates expertise in delivering functional and technical solutions on moderately complex configurations. Effectively consults with management. Participate in business development activities. Develop detailed solutions for involved projects.
P0SITION SUMMARY
This position is full-time (40 hours weekly) and requires an individual to consult and develop workflow and procedures to organize and simplify the IT procurement process. This resource will assist and advise Agency staff on the best practices for issuing POs, tracking, and managing agency property, and how the State's Financial system (MAGIC) can be used to facilitate these management processes. In addition, the resource will advise the CIO and the agency executive staff on other related items when required.
Major Responsibilities:
Required Skills/Experience
To be considered, all proposed consultants must meet the following mandatory requirements:
Preferred Qualification
Local Candidate Preferred
POSTING TITLE
Technology Procurement Consultant
EDUCATION LEVEL
Bachelors
REQUESTING AGENCY
MDCPS
CRIMINAL/DRUG SCREEN
Standard Background Check
HOURS PER WEEK
40-Monday-Friday
ON-SITE OR REMOTE
100% Onsite. Do NOT submit remote candidates
OVERTIME
Overtime not required
ON-CALL REQUIRED
No
TRAVELED REQUIRED
No
EXPENSES REIMBURSED
No
PROJECT NAME
IT Procurement
OBJECTIVE
MDCPS seeks an experienced professional with a broad understanding of solutions, industry best practices, multiple business processes, or technology designs within a product/technology family. Operates independently to provide quality work to an engagement. Performs varied and complex duties and tasks that need independent judgment to meet customer needs. Demonstrates expertise in delivering functional and technical solutions on moderately complex configurations. Effectively consults with management. Participate in business development activities. Develop detailed solutions for involved projects.
P0SITION SUMMARY
This position is full-time (40 hours weekly) and requires an individual to consult and develop workflow and procedures to organize and simplify the IT procurement process. This resource will assist and advise Agency staff on the best practices for issuing POs, tracking, and managing agency property, and how the State's Financial system (MAGIC) can be used to facilitate these management processes. In addition, the resource will advise the CIO and the agency executive staff on other related items when required.
Major Responsibilities:
- Analyze and assess the current procurement processes.
- Consult and assist with the development of new workflow and processes.
- Ensure new processes are aligned with MAGIC functionality.
- Ensure Financial Best Practice Standards are present in the design.
- Assist with required MAGIC reporting for best practice;
- Document preparation.
- Plan, Organize, and Lead Meetings when required; and
- Other IT-related tasks as agreed upon by the parties.
Required Skills/Experience
To be considered, all proposed consultants must meet the following mandatory requirements:
- Seven (7) years of State procurement experience
- Five (5) years of MAGIC experience
- Seven (7) years of managing State procurement processes and procedures
- Three (3) year of experience training assisting staff with procurement processes and procedures
- Excellent English-speaking skills, written communication skills, and knowledge and transfer skills
Preferred Qualification
- Certified Public Procurement
- Certified Professional Public Buyer, CPPB
Local Candidate Preferred