• Job Description

  Req#: 94290
  
  General Services Center (GSVC)
  4200 Surface Road
  1st Floor
  Columbus, 43228-1313
  
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  This position is telework eligible (hybrid) under the current DAS teleworking policy
  What you will be doing:
  The Ohio Department of Administrative Services is seeking experienced Computer Acquisition Analyst to join the Office of Procurement Services.
  Responsibilities include:
  Review, analyze, and recommend Information Technology (IT) procurement requests from multiple state entities to address the requesting state entity’s business and/or technical needs for IT and telecommunications solutions. These solutions include, but are not limited to:
  • Hardware, software, infrastructure, and networking, cloud computing, web technologies, mobile technologies, security, maintenance, training and consulting services
  • Provide technical assistance and make recommendations to state agencies, boards and commissions for acquisition of IT and telecommunication hardware, software and services involving multiple computing disciplines
  • Serve as project team member (e.g., reviews project business case/plan, attends on & off-site meetings, assists with determining appropriate computing and telecommunication technologies, cost effectiveness, agency utilization and consistency with strategic direction and infrastructure)
  • Recommend most advantageous method for making procurement (e.g. ITB, ITB by Reverse Auction, RFP, and existing enterprise contracts) and identify suppliers capable of meeting experience qualifications and specifications or solutions requirements
  • Determine size, scope and complexity of project determines agency readiness to move forward with project
  • Assess agency’s knowledge of current and future IT computing and telecommunication needs to determine if analysis is needed in other areas of agency’s systems, determines agency’s ability to support requested solutions
  • Identify additional areas to be considered (e.g., support personnel, ongoing maintenance costs, etc.)
  • Create and update project plans
  • Utilize technical writing experience and project life cycle knowledge to assist the agencies with developing solicitation documents to acquire necessary solutions and/or system components (e.g., hardware, software, consulting/integration services and cloud computing services) for projects ranging from small to large scope, low to moderately complex, low to high risk computing solutions
  • Apply Information Technology policies and standards (e.g., Security and Privacy laws) as appropriate
  • Facilitate and lead IT competitive procurement process during development, release, evaluation and award. The process requires the review of supplier offers and may include requests for additional information and negotiations
  • Interface with multiple stakeholders
  • Assist agency in determining the following:
  1. Planning and implementation schedules
  2. Project requirements
  3. Deliverable acceptance procedures
  4. Staffing levels
  5. Payment structures
  6. Evaluation criteria and most appropriate evaluation process.
  Perform contract management activities:
  • Review change requests
  • Develop and review amendments
  • Participate in issue and dispute resolution & ensure contract compliance
  • Process renewals and extensions, & contract documentation management
  • Provide responses to inquiries during contract lifecycle.
  Evaluate agencies’ Information Technology plans:
  • Identify potential procurement methods
  • Outline time frames based on procurement life cycle, scope of work, implementation schedule, availability of funds and technology
  • Ensure alignment, consistency and compliance with state direction, policies and strategies, and with applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations
  • Conduct industry market research and analysis (e.g., in the areas of procurement, technology, business partners and suppliers, public and private sector, etc.) and applies the findings to a project, initiative, solution, procurement or contract event, which may require providing information (e.g., detailed reports and/or presentations) to various audiences (e.g., media, special interest groups and lobbyists)
  • Provide detailed advantages and disadvantages of computing and telecommunication projects, initiatives, solutions, procurements or contract events which vary in size and complexity
  • Conduct research to obtain specialized IT information
  • Evaluate new products
  • Review trade publications and attends demonstrations and seminars
  • Assist customer agencies with gathering information via request for information, IT organizations, public sector organizations or contracted business partners
  • 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
  • Assist agencies in identifying and evaluating pre and post procurement risks and applying mitigation strategies before risk becomes material.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
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  What’s in it for you:
  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
  • Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.
  Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
  • Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.
  Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
  • Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • Childbirth/Adoption leave
  Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
  • OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
  Deferred Compensation
  • The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
  Work from Home
  This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid schedule that combines working from home with regular in-office presence. In-person work requirements may change for training, meetings, and other operational needs.
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  Minmum Qualifications Required:
  Completion of undergraduate core program in computer science/data processing/engineering; AND 24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. exp. in multiple areas of data processing (e.g., systems analysis, systems design, application development & programming, networking, hardware/software evaluation).
  
  -Or 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.
  
  -Or 18 mos. exp. as Computer Acquisition Analyst 1, 64171.
  
  -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
  !*!Major Worker Characteristics:
  
  
  Knowledge of (1) developing RFPs; (2) reviewing & evaluating proposals; (3) contract terms & conditions for acquisition of hardware, software & consulting & integration services; (4) project management/project life cycles; (5) multi-platform computer hardware, software & communication systems analysis & design; (6) state & federal laws, rules & regulations related to procurement*; (7) multiple application development approaches (e.g., traditional coding, code generators, waterfall, agile, rapid application development) & functionality, limitations & advantages, maintenance & support, cost availability of resources & training; (8) purchasing authorities*; (9) State Emergency Operations Center Protocol*
  
  
  Skill in (10) operation of personal computer & associated software (e.g., Access, Excel, MW Office, Visio, Powerpoint, MS Project*, PIMS*); (11) technical writing; (12) communicating technical & non-technical writing information verbally & in writing.
  
  
  Ability to (13) deal with many variables & determine specific action; (14) develop complex reports & position papers; (15) analyzing agency business needs & proposing alternative solutions.
  
  
  
  
  (*)Developed after employment.
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  Supplemental Information:
  • Teleworking options are being offered at this time.
  • All answers to the supplemental questions MUST be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application.
  • Selection devises, testing and/or assessments may be used to determine proficiency in this position.
  • If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email the Human Resources contact on this posting so special arrangements can be made.
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  The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position.

• About the company

  Ohio is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. Of the fifty states, it is the 34th-largest by area, and with a population of nearly 11.8 million, is the seventh-most populous and tenth-most densely populated.

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