Senior IT Procurement and Contracts Analyst

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Purchasing Analyst position, based in Tallahassee, FL, reports to the Purchasing Director within Departmental Purchasing. The role focuses on procurement support across the Division of Finance and Administration, requiring knowledge of Chapter 287, Florida Statutes, and Rules 60A and other related regulations.

Key duties include developing IT procurement documents, providing technical recommendations, and ensuring contracts meet laws and policies.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of Chapter 287, Florida Statutes, and Rule 60A.
• Knowledge of Florida public records laws.
• Excellent internal and external customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to lead group projects and manage multiple high-priority projects.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer formal competitive procurement documents for information technology commodities or services, including statements of work, technical specifications, special conditions, evaluation criteria, or solicitation terms and conditions.
• Provide technical consultation, research, and recommendations for technology purchases.
• Assist with the development and implementation of standardized contractual terms, conditions, and procurement requirements for information technology purchases, including data security and privacy, cybersecurity, AI, data governance and ownership, intellectual property, cloud services, and other emerging technology risks and requirements.
• Assist with the development and review of informal procurements for technology products and services, including purchases from State Term Contracts and Alternate Contract Sources.
• Review contract and amendment documents, including renewals, extensions, operational amendments, software license agreements and product maintenance agreements.
• Develop and implement effective training and technical assistance strategies for department staff, to assist all involved in procurement and contract management functions.
• Coordinate projects with divisional procurement leads, the Departmental Purchasing Director, department leadership, and the office of General Counsel.
• Manage other projects as assigned.

Skills

Chapter 287 expertise

Rule 60A expertise

Public records knowledge

Customer service

Verbal & written communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Senior Purchasing Analyst position, based in Tallahassee, FL, reports to the Purchasing Director within Departmental Purchasing. The role focuses on procurement support across the Division of Finance and Administration, requiring knowledge of Chapter 287, Florida Statutes, and Rules 60A and other related regulations.

Key duties include developing IT procurement documents, providing technical recommendations, and ensuring contracts meet laws and policies.