ONLY LOCAL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED
- Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 days remote in Austin, TX
- Contract Duration - Through 8/31/2025
- Pay - Up to $50/hr (W-2)
NO VISA SPONSORSHIP
NO C2C
Job Summary
The IT Procurement Technician supports technology procurement activities by developing and managing complex solicitations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with stakeholders across departments. This role involves leading requirement-gathering sessions, drafting RFPs, analyzing procurement needs, and supporting negotiations for IT products and services. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in procurement processes, excellent communication skills, and experience supporting large-scale government technology initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage IT-related solicitation documents, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and Requests for Quotes (RFQs).
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather, refine, and validate procurement requirements.
- Lead Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions with stakeholders to elicit functional and technical requirements.
- Analyze program needs across multiple departments to ensure comprehensive procurement coverage.
- Provide technical procurement guidance to HHSC IT, Medicaid & CHIP Services (MCS), and other internal teams.
- Coordinate with Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) and Legal Services to determine solicitation methods and manage procurement timelines.
- Support vendor selection, pricing negotiations, and delivery scheduling.
- Participate in procurement workgroups and contribute to training materials and presentations.
Qualifications & Experience
Required:
- 5+ years of experience writing Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
- 5+ years of experience leading JAD sessions to gather requirements from stakeholders
- 5+ years of experience developing key performance measures for solicitations and contracts
- 5+ years of experience performing quality assurance activities on large projects
Preferred:
- Experience creating process flows for AS-IS and TO-BE models
- Experience developing cost models, pricing workbooks, and financial requirements
- Experience negotiating large-scale or complex contracts
- Prior involvement in Federal funding request development (e.g., Planning/Implementation APDs)
- CTCD or CTCM certification (preferred but not required)
ONLY LOCAL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED
- Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 days remote in Austin, TX
- Contract Duration - Through 8/31/2025
- Pay - Up to $50/hr (W-2)
NO VISA SPONSORSHIP
NO C2C