IT Procurement Technician

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title:

IT Procurement Technician 2

Location:

Austin, TX

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 work groups and training activities, including developing presentations for management and staff.

• 5 Years
  
  Required:
  
  Experience drafting RFPs within state health agencies
• 5 Years
  
  Required:
  
  Experience leading JAD sessions to elicit requirements from stakeholders
• 5 Years
  
  Required:
  
  Experience developing key performance measures for solicitations and resulting contracts
• 5 Years Preferred:
  Experience in Texas Medicaid
• 5 Years Preferred:
  Experience creating process flows for AS-IS and TO-BE models.
• 5 Years Preferred:
  Experience development cost models, pricing workbook and financial requirements
• 5 Years Preferred:
  Prior experience developing Federal funding requests (Planning and/or Implementation Advanced Planning Documents).
• 5 Years Preferred:
  Knowledge of the State of Texas Procurement and Contract Management Guide.
• 5 Years Preferred:
  Experience negotiating large contracts.
• 5 Years Preferred:
  Experience performing quality assurance activities on large projects.

Ampcus 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, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.