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NTT DATA is seeking a Lead Acquisition Analyst to support the State of Illinois in its strategic procurement efforts related to the modernization of its systems and services. This position plays a critical role in assisting the client with comprehensive market research, analysis of various procurement and acquisition approaches, and determining the optimal strategies that will yield the best outcomes for the state. The Sr. Acquisition Analyst will collaborate closely with other members of the project team, interact with client representatives, and engage with subject matter experts to ensure that procurement decisions align with the strategic objectives of the initiative.
Job Responsibility
Develop procurement project workplan / schedule in Microsoft Project
Gather data to evaluate available products, services, and suppliers to identify the most suitable options that align with the state’s outcomes and needs
Review existing contracts, evaluating the effectiveness of current suppliers and identifying potential new partners who can deliver value-added solutions
Provide actionable insights for the client that will guide the project team in making informed acquisition decisions
Collaborate with project team members to develop procurement strategies that support overall project goals
Develop acquisition materials, support execution of procurement processes, and support contracting as needed
Document clear requirements on behalf of the state ensuring state and federal procurement rules are adhered to, and appropriate vendor selection and contracting factors are included in the procurement
Lead the organization, leadership, and management for requirements gathering and validation activities
Write and manage requirements, required acquisition materials, solution prompts, and scoring criteria
Lead review sessions for requirements, required acquisition materials / document, solution prompts and scoring criteria
Effectively communicate with the client and other project stakeholders
Present findings, recommendations, and justifications for proposed procurement approaches ensuring a clear understanding of the rationale behind the decisions
Evaluate various procurement approaches including traditional and innovative acquisition strategies
Provide input to the development of modernization roadmaps and sequencing recommendations, including assumptions, dependencies, and reuse opportunities
Demonstrate an understanding of business and technical requirements gathering and support functional workflow, business process, and information flow discussions
Requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
7 years of procurement analysis, preferably within a public sector or healthcare environment
Minimum of 5 years of direct experience drafting and finalizing procurement documents / materials including
Minimum 5 years of experience with Request for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFI), Invitations for Bid (IFB), Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Task Orders (TOs), etc.
Minimum of 5 years of experience with proposal scoring criteria, benchmarks, and score sheets
Minimum of 10 years' business analysis skills and experience
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Proficiency in data analysis tools and project management software
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience
Strong interpersonal skills to build client rapport and work collaboratively in a team setting
Nice to have
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Must be a team player and a consistent, dependable performer with an excellent work ethic, flexible "can-do" attitude, and a results-driven commitment to success
Ability to handle ambiguity and change
What we offer
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance with an employer contribution
Flexible spending or health savings account
Life and AD&D insurance
Short and long term disability coverage
Paid time off
Employee assistance
Participation in a 401k program with company match