Job Description

Position will be 2 days (Thursdays-Fridays) remote with 3 day (Mondays-Wednesdays) required to be onsite

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.

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.

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.

Minimum Requirements:

Years Required/Preferred Experience:

Experience writing Requests for Proposals (RFPs)- 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 Required

Experience performing quality assurance activities on large projects.- 5 Years Required

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 drafting RFPs within Texas state health agencies - 5 years Preferred

Experience negotiating large contracts.- 5 years Preferred

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