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Austin - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Description

I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES


Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of 1 IT Procurement Technician 2 hereafter referred to as Candidate(s) who meets the general qualifications of IT Procurement Technician 2 Information Technology Contracting and Procurement and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.


Level Description

4-7 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts practices and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) or Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM credentials a plus.


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.



Additional job details and special considerations

Actively coordinate and participate in the editorial duties of the solicitation package development. Collaborates with HHSC 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) HHSC IT and other HHSC 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.


II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

YearsRequired/PreferredExperience5RequiredExperience drafting RFPs within state health agencies5RequiredExperience leading JAD sessions to elicit requirements from stakeholders5RequiredExperience developing key performance measures for solicitations and resulting contracts5PreferredExperience in Texas Medicaid5PreferredExperience creating process flows for AS-IS and TO-BE models.5PreferredExperience development cost models pricing workbook and financial requirements5PreferredPrior experience developing Federal funding requests (Planning and/or Implementation Advanced Planning Documents).5PreferredKnowledge of the State of Texas Procurement and Contract Management Guide.5PreferredExperience negotiating large contracts.5PreferredExperience performing quality assurance activities on large projects.

III. TERMS OF SERVICE

Services are expected to start 10/01/2025 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2026. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1832 hours. This service may be amended renewed and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.

IV. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION

Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM excluding State holidays when the agency is closed.

The primary work location(s) will be at 4601 W. Guadalupe Street Austin TX 78751. The working position is Hybrid - On Site and Telework. Any and all travel per diem parking and/or living expenses shall be at the Candidates and/or Vendors expense. Texas Health and Human Services Commission will provide pre-approved written authorization for travel for any services to be performed away from the primary work location(s). Pre-approved travel expenses are limited to the rates and comply with the rules prescribed by the State of Texas for travel by its classified employees including any requirement for original receipts.

The Candidate(s) may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends evenings and holidays as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

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Employment Type

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