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Lead IT Procurement Officer

• Location: Mississippi
• Work model: On-site
• Posted July 29, 2026
• Job ID: JPC - 207081

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Job Description

Lead IT Procurement Officer

Location: Onsite, State of MS

Duration: 3 years

Shift: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM

About the Role

Join the State of Mississippi as a Lead IT Procurement Officer and drive mission-critical IT acquisitions that power statewide technology initiatives. This high-impact, onsite role offers the opportunity to shape how technology is sourced, managed, and delivered, while collaborating with state leaders and top vendors. Step into a stable environment where your expertise in procurement and project management will be valued and your contributions will influence the future of IT in state government.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all contract management activities for IT procurement, ensuring compliance with state laws and ITS guidelines
• Provide project management and oversight across multiple concurrent procurement projects
• Research, evaluate, and recommend IT products and services aligned with agency needs
• Develop, issue, and manage Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and other solicitation documents
• Review, score, and analyze proposals, bids, and quotes to determine optimal solutions
• Collaborate with the Information Technology Services (ITS) team for leadership and governance on procurement projects
• Maintain open communication with both internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure clarity and transparency throughout the procurement process

Required Skills and Experience

• 10+ years' experience gathering, documenting, and communicating business requirements or user stories
• Extensive background in defining/documenting requirements, processes, and workflows
• Proven track record as a business analyst or project manager in IT procurement
• Demonstrated experience organizing project teams and managing work plans for multiple simultaneous projects
• Deep understanding of state government operations and procurement procedures
• Strong expertise in creating solicitations for IT software and services

Preferred Skills

• Certified Mississippi Purchasing Agent (CMPA) certification

Benefits

• Stable, long-term (3-year) onsite engagement with daytime hours (8:30 AM-3:00 PM)
• Opportunity to work on high-visibility IT projects that impact statewide operations
• Collaborative environment with direct interaction with agency leadership and vendor partners
• Professional growth through engagement with cutting-edge technology procurement

How to Apply

Qualified candidates passionate about leading IT procurement in a dynamic government setting are invited to submit their updated resume and a brief cover letter outlining relevant experience. Take the next step in your career with the State of Mississippi-apply today!

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Job details

Job ID JPC - 207081

Location Mississippi, United States

Work Model On-site

Experience 10-12 years

Posted July 29, 2026

Skills gathering Defining and documenting business requirements User Stories processes

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