Lead IT Procurement Officer

SR International Incorporation

Lead IT Procurement Officer at Mississippi Department of Human Services managing IT procurement lifecycle and contract management activities for enterprise technology initiatives.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeJackson • Mississippi • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in IT procurement and contract management, with a strong focus on compliance with Mississippi state procurement laws and guidelines. Proven ability to manage the procurement lifecycle and support multiple IT projects through effective stakeholder communication and vendor management.

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IT Procurement ManagementContract ManagementBusiness AnalysisProject ManagementMississippi Purchasing Agent Certification

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Hard Skills

Business Requirements DocumentationUser Stories DevelopmentIT Solicitations CreationRFP DevelopmentVendor ManagementProposal EvaluationProcurement ProcessesWorkflow OrganizationStakeholder CommunicationProject Team Organization

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Mississippi Purchasing Agent

Industry Keywords

Mississippi State Procurement LawsITS Procurement GuidelinesEnterprise IT ProcurementState Government ExperienceIT Project Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee IT procurement and contract management activities for enterprise technology initiatives
Manage the procurement lifecycle
Create IT solicitations and RFPs
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and vendors
Ensure compliance with Mississippi state procurement laws and ITS guidelines
Support multiple IT projects from planning through acquisition

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience gathering, documenting, and communicating business requirements and/or user stories
10+ years defining and documenting business requirements, user stories, processes, and workflows
10+ years organizing project teams, work plans, and supporting multiple IT projects
10+ years of experience as a Business Analyst and/or Project Manager
10+ years of experience working within State Government
10+ years creating IT solicitations, RFPs, and procuring IT software and services
Strong knowledge of contract management, procurement processes, vendor management, and stakeholder communication
Experience evaluating proposals, bids, and vendor responses
Certified Mississippi Purchasing Agent (CMPA) certification (preferred)
Knowledge of Mississippi State procurement laws and ITS procurement guidelines (preferred)
Experience supporting enterprise IT procurement initiatives (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work from home options