Lead IT Procurement Officer

About Beacon Systems Inc

Beacon Systems Inc delivers Program Management Science Engineering and Technology Solutions to Federal Commercial State and Local Agencies. We are a subsidiary of Radiant Digital Solutions. Our Technology support to many DoD Agencies NASA Voice of America FDA and State Agencies such as State of FL RI MS ND VA and WV extends our delivery of solutions worldwide.

Position: Lead IT Procurement Officer

Location: Onsite - Jackson MS

Duration: 3 Years

Job Description:

Ensure contract management activities for all IT procurement are undertaken timely with internal/external teams.

Provide oversight and project management

Make acquisition of products/services/technical staff in accordance with state laws and Information Technology Services (ITS) procurement guidelines.

Research evaluate and acquire products based on need and solution desired.

Create Request for Proposals (RFPs) by following the procurement guidelines for the RFP process.

Create other solicitations to acquire goods and services.

Review/score proposals bids and quote.

Analyze information to determine the best products and services for the Agencys Needs.

Partner with ITS to obtain oversight and leadership on various IT projects.

Communicate with the internal user community.

Communicate with the external vendor community and potential vendors.

Required skills

o Experience in gathering documenting and communicating business requirements and/or user stories - 10

o Defining and documenting business requirements user stories processes and workflows - 10

o Experience with organizing project teams and work plans for multiple projects -10

o Experience as a business analyst and/or project manager -10

o Experience working in State Government-10

o Experience creating solicitations to acquire IT software and services -10