<p><strong>Robert Half</strong> is actively partnering with an Austin-based client to identify an <strong>IT Procurement Technician (contract).</strong> In this role, you will 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. <strong>This is a hybrid role - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote - in Austin, Tx. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Work 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</li><li>Serves as SME in assigned workgroups and training activities, including developing presentations for management and staff</li><li>Actively coordinate and participate in the editorial duties of the solicitation package development</li><li>Collaborates with Subject Matter Experts (SME) on the inclusion of program specific information for the procurement document</li><li>Provides high-level technical assistance to Medicaid & Chip Services (MCS), IT, and other staff regarding procurement processes and approaches</li><li>Coordinates, organizes, and analyzes procurement requirements from multiple program areas within MCS, as well as partner departments</li></ul>

<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>5 years of experience drafting RFPs within state health agencies</li><li>5 years' experience leading JAD sessions to elicit requirements from stake holders</li><li>5 years' experience developing key performance measures for solicitations and resulting contracts</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>5 years' experience in Texas Medicaid</li><li>5 years' experience creating process flows for AS-IS and TO-BE models</li><li>5 years' experience development cost models, pricing workbook and financial requirements</li><li>5 years of prior experience developing Federal funding requests (Planning and/or Implementation Advanced Planning Documents)</li><li>5 years of knowledge of the State of Texas Procurement and Contract Management Guide</li><li>5 years' experience negotiating large contracts</li><li>5 years' experience performing quality assurance activities on large projects</li></ul><p><strong>Contract Benefit Offerings:</strong></p><ul><li>Healthcare (medical, dental, and vision plans)</li><li>401(k) and retirement plans</li><li>Commuter benefits</li><li>Employee and vendor discounts</li><li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li><li>And many more!</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>

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