Job ID: TX-529501440 (97090609)
Hybrid/Local (Austin ONLY) TX Govt Procurement Analyst (CTCD/CTCM) with RFP, JAD, Texas Medicaid/Contract Management Guide, APD, Federal funding request development experience
Location: Austin, TX (HHSC)
Duration: 2 Months
Position: 1
Position will be 2 days (Thursdays-Fridays) remote with 3 day (Mondays-Wednesdays) required to be onsite at the location listed above. Program will only allow candidates who are LOCAL TO THE AUSTIN AREA ONLY.
Please do not submit candidates who are currently out of state and are planning to move to Texas. Candidates must already reside in Texas.
Skills:
5 Required Experience writing Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
5 Required Experience leading JAD sessions to elicit requirements from stakeholders
5 Required Experience developing key performance measures for solicitations and resulting contracts
5 Required Experience performing quality assurance activities on large projects.
5 Preferred Experience in Texas Medicaid
5 Preferred Experience creating process flows for AS-IS and TO-BE models.
5 Preferred Experience development cost models, pricing workbook and financial requirements
5 Preferred Prior experience developing Federal funding requests (Planning and/or Implementation Advanced Planning Documents).
5 Preferred Knowledge of the State of Texas Procurement and Contract Management Guide.
5 Preferred Experience drafting RFPs within Texas state health agencies
5 Preferred Experience negotiating large contracts.
Description:
Level Description
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.
Job Description
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.
Additional job details and special considerations
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 workgroups and training activities, including developing presentations for management and staff.