Technology Purchasing & Contracting Administrator

Overview

The Department of Buildings & General Services (BGS) is seeking a Technology Purchasing & Contracting Administrator. This position is responsible for IT procurement and contracting, which includes the acquisition of information technology goods and services.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Developing solicitation documents including scope, request for proposals, technical and functional specifications/statements of work, qualifications, award criteria, terms and conditions, bidding schedules and all necessary attachments according to the Office of Purchasing and Contracting.

• Reviewing Requests for Proposals, Requests for Information, and Statements of Work Reviews for other agencies and departments for compliance with Bulletin 3.5.

• Negotiates terms and drafts final contract documents and provides on-going contract administration.

• Serves as a consultant to agencies and departments by assisting and providing guidance with purchasing methods, rules and regulations, sources of supply, policies and procedures, negotiations, and compliance with Administrative Bulletin 3.5 as well as any and all procurement protocols.

• Works with contractors and other vendors to maintain current information on products and services, business standards and practices, and market conditions.

• Assist in preparation as well as review of invitation to bid specifications submitted by state agencies as part of the bid preparation process.

• Works closely with the Agency of Digital Services and with the State Attorney General's office to stay current with contract language and statutory requirements, as they relate to statewide purchasing of technology requirements.

This position may be eligible for telework, after initial training is complete. IT purchasing, purchasing, contracting, computer science, information technology, vendor, computer purchasing

This position is classified as a Technology Procurement Administrator by the Department of Human Resources.

As of July 14, 2024 the step 1 rate for pay grade 25 will be $29.87 per hour.

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