Information Technology Procurement Analyst 1

What You'll Do\:

Under guidance of the supervisor or higher-level acquisition analysts\:

Reviews, analyzes, and recommends routine IT procurement requests from multiple state entities to address the requesting state entity’s business and/or technical needs for data processing and telecommunications solutions

Determines proper purchasing authority & ensures compliance with federal &/or state regulations & contracts regarding terms & conditions

May be required to, or assist higher-level acquisition analysts, determine most cost effective method for acquisition of data processing and telecommunication hardware, software and services involving multiple computing disciplines

Recommend most advantageous method for making procurement (e.g. ITB, ITB by Reverse Auction, RFP, STS, etc.)

Identify suppliers capable of meeting experience qualifications and specifications or solutions requirements

Perform needs assessment activities which may include determining solution feasibility (e.g., identifies and defines agency’s computing and telecommunication business needs, and functional & technical requirements through observation and key personnel interviews)

Determine size, scope & complexity of problem

Assess agency’s level of planning and readiness

Determine federal &/or state regulating authorities

Determine interfaces required with internal &/or external systems

Develop or assist with developing the solicitation and facilitating the procurement process

Perform contract management activities and reviews for newly installed systems to determine performance level of vendor, hardware, software, services & compliance with specifications of contract

Develops skills in researching, evaluating & recommending procurement, contract, business and technical information in both the data processing and telecommunication areas (e.g., hardware, software, infrastructure, networking, cloud computing, web technologies, mobile technologies, security, maintenance, training and consulting services) & providing advice & recommendations for both data processing and telecommunication areas to agencies

Attends seminars, lectures & vendor demonstrations to maintain awareness of new technical offerings in data processing and telecommunications industry for incorporation into acquisition considerations.

Develops skills to review contracts and agreements

Effectively use the procurement and contracting tools (e.g., Microsoft Project)

Review Information Technology Plans

Facilitate and lead the IT competitive procurement process

Effectively communicate procurement and/or contract issues, questions and concerns in both oral and written format

Develops technical writing skills and project life cycle knowledge.

May be required to solicit informal telephone bids or bid adjustments

Write routine technical correspondence

Maintain & update files & records on all actions

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

About Us:

The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) takes great pride in its work to support the priorities of the DeWine-Tressel administration to ease access for those doing business with the state, secure state data and technology resources, and create efficiencies for our state government partners while keeping costs in check.

DAS is the engine of state government, providing innovative solutions and supporting the efficient operation of state agencies, boards, and commissions. DAS program areas serve our Ohio government customers, who in turn directly serve the interests of Ohioans. We help procure goods and services, deliver information technology and mail, recruit and train personnel, promote equal access to the state workforce, lease and manage office space, process payroll, print publications, and perform a variety of other services.

The Office of Procurement Services collaborates with state, county and local government entities to provide services and award commodities and service contracts. The Office of Procurement Services is comprised of the following units\: State Purchasing, Information Technology Procurement Services, Cooperative Purchasing, Office of Procurement from Community Rehabilitation Programs, and Asset Management Services.

State Purchasing assists state agencies with the procurement of supplies and services through competitive selection and negotiated contracts.

Information Technology Procurement Services assists state agencies with the procurement of IT-related supplies and services through competitive selection and negotiated contracts.

Cooperative Purchasing extends the benefit of state contract pricing to participating in political subdivisions, such as local governments, schools and universities.

Office of Procurement from Community Rehabilitation Programs helps state agencies purchase supplies and services from work centers that employ people with disabilities.

Asset Management Services assists agencies in maintaining, reporting and certifying accurate inventories of state-owned assets.

Minimum Qualifications\:

54 mos. exp. or trg. in various fields of data processing (e.g., application analysis & development, networking, system software).

-Or completion of associate core program in computer science/data processing; 36 mos. exp. or trg. in various fields of data processing (e.g., application analysis & development, networking, system software)

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Information Technology

Knowledge of

Computing technologies (e.g., web, infrastructure, networking & telecommunications

State & federal laws, rules & regulations related to procurement*

Information technology

Contract terms & conditions for acquisition of hardware, software, consulting & integration services

RFP & ITB development

Purchasing authorities*

Skill in

Operation of personal computer and associated hardware/software (e.g., database, spreadsheet, word processing, project management

Technical writing

Ability to

Communicate technical & non-technical information verbally & in writing

Deal with many variables & determine specific action

Assist in developing reports & position papers

*developed after employment

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the qualifications outlined on this job posting.

All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email the Human Resources contact on this posting so arrangements can be made