Lead IT Procurement Officer

Job Title: Lead IT Procurement Officer - MUST RELOCATE ONSITE DAY 1


Job ID: 163902 - Onsite


Client: State of Mississippi - MS – MDHS


Duration: At least 3 Years from projected start date


Location: 3771 Eastwood Dr, Jackson, MS 39211


Work Hours: 8 AM to 5 PM (40 hours / week) 


Closing Date:  8/5/2026 2:00 PM


100% Onsite required- should be willing to relocate 



Required Skills:


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


Defining and documenting business requirements, user stories, processes and workflows - 10+


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


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


Experience working in State Government-10+


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


Preferred skills:


Certified Mississippi Purchasing Agent Certification-CMPA


Position 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 Agency’s


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