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DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES Complex Procurement Planning Specialist in Austin, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionPerforms highly advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work on complex procurements for the Laboratory Business Operations Unit of the Public Health Laboratory Division. Serves as specialized support for specific laboratory areas, and responsible for gaining an understanding of laboratory workflows/needs in order to translate highly technical needs into laymanand#146;s terms for procurement documents. Coordinates long-term planning and evaluation of complex procurements and contracts. Initiates required forms for complex procurements such as requests for proprietary justifications, statements of work, and emergency procurements. Coordinates complex procurement issues for further review and action. Works with lab staff to periodically review and update processes and assess/implement improvements. Works under limited supervision of the Complex Procurement Group Manager, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May train, lead, assign, and/or prioritize the work of others, which may include serving in a team lead capacity.Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.EJF 1. (35%) Plans, prioritizes, and performs highly advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work on complex procurements for the Public Health Laboratory Division. Serves as specialized support for specific laboratory areas, gaining an understanding of laboratory workflows/needs in order to translate highly technical needs into laymanand#146;s terms for procurement documents. Guides Division staff and management in the planning and execution of complex procurements, contracts, laboratory supplies/services, and purchase order activities. Works collaboratively with lab staff to plan for unique lab procurements within the lab and with all related areas of the agency to avoid recurring terms and conditions issues. EJF 2. (25%) Coordinates long-term planning and evaluation of complex procurements. Initiates required forms for complex procurements including (but not limited to) requests for proprietary justifications, statements of work, and emergency procurements. Serves as the lead writer and editor of Statements of Work. Assesses best procurement method and associated requirements. Performs research in agency systems regarding contracts and procurements and creates graphs and ad-hoc reports to enable lab staff to see trends in procurement history and plan for upcoming needs. Establishes timelines, assists with action items, and follows up to ensure timelines are met so procurements and contracts are established on time. EJF 3. (25%) Coordinates and leads Division activities, planning, and special projects related to complex procurements. Coordinates complex procurement issues for further review and action. Meets with the applicable state, and/or federal staff and/or entities to address the Division's complex procurement issues. Represents the Public Health Laboratory Division leadership in meetings regarding complex procurements, when requested. Prepares related high-level briefing documents and analyses related to complex procurements. Analyzes and reviews complex procurement policies and instructions to provide comments and recommendations. Keeps abreast of complex procurement-related policy matters to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. Serves as a liaison with division, agency, and sys https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=588041 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.