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# IT Procurement Analyst 2

- **Company:** State of Ohio
- **Location:** Columbus, OH, United States
- **Salary:** $86,965.0 - $100,422.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, Computing Platforms, Computer Programming, Systems Analysis, Procurement Software, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Data Processing, Computer Equipment, Information Technology
- **Published:** June 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=80da0573840971d2

## About the Role

Do you have experience in System design for system development?, * Sourcing Principles.

 * Strong Organizational Skills.
 * Turn work around quickly.
 * Knowledge of computer systems analysis and design.
 * Knowledge of application development and design.
 * Skill in operation of personal computer and applicable software applications.
 * Deal with many variables and determine specific action.
 * Understand technical manuals and verbal instructions associated with IT sourcing.
 * Write business correspondence or communications reflecting sourcing procedures.

Schedule: Full-time.

Hours: Standard workdays are Monday through Friday. Hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., The ideal candidate, at minimum, must have the following:

Option 1:

 * 48 mos. exp in computer programming;
 * AND 24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. exp. in computer systems analysis & design;
 * AND 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in computer hardware, software & communication systems.

Option 2:

 * Completion of undergraduate core program in computer science/data processing/engineering;
 * AND 24 mos. trg. or 24 exp. in multiple areas of data processing (e.g., systems analysis, systems design, application development & programming, networking, hardware/software evaluation)., * Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

## Description

* Review, analyze, evaluate, and approve requests for acquisition of information technology (IT) hardware, software, education, consulting services, and maintenance for the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS), County Departments of Job and Family Services (CDJFS), Children Services Boards, and Child Support Enforcement Agencies (CSEAs).
 * Provide IT procurement assistance for IT projects which involve large numbers of technical variables (e.g., multiple computing platforms; multiple agency interfaces; conversion efforts; newly developed/unique technologies).
 * Analyze IT requests in terms of merit, cost effectiveness, agency utilization, and strategic plan consistency to determine appropriate acquisition action.
 * Review and approve requisitions in OhioBuys for IT-related purchases from both Department of Administrative Services (DAS) and ODJFS administered contracts.
 * Research IT trends and innovations and advises leadership on how to leverage them for operational improvements.


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