Systems Analyst - IT Procurement

Please use the link below to view the other Systems Analyst - IT Procurement position that is available:

https://maine.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Executive/details/Systems-Analyst-IT-Procurement_R26-03568-1?q=systems%20analyst, The Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) Office of State Procurement Services, IT Procurement provides procurement support to agencies requesting technology services. IT Procurement reviews various procurement documents in delivering this support. IT Procurement is seeking a highly talented individual who will work to strengthen our vendor and customer relationships., This exciting and engaging work provides advanced technical services involving the analysis, design, development, and implementation of complex application systems. Responsibilities include researching and analyzing business needs, formulating, and defining system scope and objectives, and determining interfaces to connect and integrate systems capable of fully meeting business needs and objectives.

To complete this exciting work, you must be competent at the highest level in all phases of the procurement process, applications systems analysis and design activities. The selected candidate will act as a liaison between our customers, vendors, and OIT to ensure business needs are met. You will evaluate and determine OIT policy adherence. You may participate in new projects. An understanding of system design plans and detailed specifications to facilitate implementation of application systems will be expected. Interpersonal, communications and teambuilding skills are critical in this role.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

You will perform analysis and documentation of various procurement documents. This includes, Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Quotes (RFQ), Requests for Information (RFI), contracts, contract amendments, vendor Terms and Conditions, vendor privacy policy, Data Use Agreements (DUA), and Memorandums of Understanding (MOU). You will evaluate technical solutions to business issues and work with Application Development teams to assist them with procuring these solutions. You may participate on an RFP writing team or an RFP evaluation team. You may be asked to coordinate an RFP. You may participate on an Appeal Board as part of an Appeal Hearing. You may be asked to provide witness testimony in an Appeal Hearing.

You will leverage your experience from all phases of the SDLC, including:

• Requirements Definition and Documentation, Systems Analysis and Design, Change Management Documentation, System Integration and User Acceptance Testing, and Deployment Certification. This experience will guide you as you engage with OIT subject matter experts to verify state policies and procedures are included in the various procurement documents.

• Knowledge of all phases of the software development life cycle as well as the project development cycle.
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to write clearly and effectively.
• Demonstrated experience in gathering business and technical requirements.
• Knowledge of the procurement process.
• Experience in analysis and design of systems using a variety of programming languages.
• Practical experience with test planning, execution, and acceptance criteria.
• Ability to work closely with all functional areas of an IT and Procurement organization.
• Experience negotiating with vendors
• Attention to detail is a critical skill desired in this role.
• Experience in managing and coordinating small projects that involve multiple stakeholders.
• Experience with tracking and reviewing deliverables, waivers, and audit reports.
• Knowledge of administration and contract management for a wide variety of services.
• Knowledge of contract and RFP development and practices.
• Ability to analyze issues, reach logical conclusions, and make sounds decisions.
• Experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures., A four (4) year combination of higher level programming and or systems analysis and design experience. A Masters Degree from an accredited educational institution in Computer Science may be substituted for two (2) years of programming experience., * An eight-year combination of education, technology training, and or progressively responsible experience in procurement with contracts and RFPs may be substituted for four (4) years of programming experience.

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto-“Dirigo” or “I lead”-as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce’s health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage - The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit - Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements .
• Dental Insurance - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan - The State of Maine contributes 14.06% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement - Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts - Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness - The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office .
• Living Resources Program - Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child-including fathers and adoptive parents-receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave . Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act .
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation - Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness .

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There’s a job and then there’s purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State.