IT Specialist

HBITS: HBITS-08-14921

Junior, IT Specialist

24 month contract

Interview: Virtual Interview

Work model: 50% telecommuting, 50% Office per week

--- Project Description ---
This resource will act as a Junior IT Specialist for the DOT
Transportation Safety Management and Operations (TSMO)
Technology Program to support the procurement activities for
Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT)
related to transportation systems management and operations.
This role involves assisting in the sourcing, negotiation, and
purchasing of hardware, software, services, and maintenance
agreements necessary for the efficient and effective operation
of transportation infrastructure. The specialist will work closely
with business stakeholders, vendors, and the procurement team
to ensure compliance with company policies, budget
constraints, and project timelines.

--- Day-to-Day Tasks ---
1. Procurement Support:
2. *Assist in the end-to-end procurement process for IT and OT
goods and services, including but not limited to:
3. - Gathering requirements from technical teams and
stakeholders.
4. - Evaluating vendor budgetary quotes based on defined
criteria and validating details match OGS approved contracts.
5. - Assisting in vendor selection and negotiation of terms and
pricing.
6. - Tracking purchase orders and confirming receipt of goods.
7. Vendor Management:
8. * Support the maintenance of vendor relationships and
performance tracking.
9. * Assist in onboarding new vendors and ensuring compliance
with contractual obligations.
10. * Help resolve vendor-related issues and discrepancies.
11. Contract Administration:
12. * Assist in reviewing and understanding contract terms and
conditions.
13. * Support the tracking of contract milestones, renewals, and
expirations.
14. * Ensure procurement activities align with established contract
frameworks.
15. Market Research:
16. *Conduct research on IT and OT market trends, emerging
technologies, and potential suppliers relevant to transportation
systems.
17. *Identify cost-saving opportunities and best practices in
procurement.
18. Compliance and Reporting:
19. * Ensure all procurement activities adhere to NYS policies,
procedures, and relevant regulations.
20. * Assist in generating procurement reports, spend analysis, and
performance metrics.
21. * Maintain accurate and organized procurement records.
22. Collaboration:
23. * Work collaboratively with Business, IT, OT, Purchasing,
Contracts teams.

--- Required Qualifications ---
" 24 months of experience in procurement, supply chain, or a related
field with exposure to IT and OT procurement.
" 24 months of experience with the procurement lifecycle (sourcing,
negotiation, contracting, purchasing).
" 24 months of experience with IT (hardware, software, networking)
and OT concepts as they related to transportation (traffic
management, intelligent transportation systems)
" 18 months of experience with communicating and coordinating
with cross-functional teams (business, technical, security, vendor
and procurement) articulating technical and business requirements
clearly, both written and verbal.
" 18 months of experience analyzing data, comparing proposals, and
identifying trends.
" MUST hold:
** Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Information
Technology or a related field

MVP Consulting Plus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process.