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MES Procurement Business Analyst

The Computer Merchant, Ltd

Portland, ME(remote)

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$75–$80 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Business Analysis, Communication Skills, Conferences, Contract Creation, Contract Negotiation, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Enterprise Service Bus (ESB), External Quality Review Organization (EQRO), Federal Laws and Regulations, Government, Healthcare Providers, Maintain Compliance, Market Research, Medicaid, Options Analysis, Organizational Skills, Procurement Planning, Project Development, Proposal Development, Provider Credentialing, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Request for Proposals (RFP), Requirements Management, Service Level Agreement (SLA), Sourcing Strategy, Staff Requirements, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, Technical Writing, Thought Leadership, Trend Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Portland, ME
POSTED
29 days ago
JOB TITLE: MES Procurement Business Analyst
JOB LOCATION: Remote but will need to travel 1-2 times per quarter onsite with client in San Juan, Puerto Rico
WAGE RANGE*: $75-80/hr on W2
JOB NUMBER: 26-00784

JOB DESCRIPTION

The MES Procurement Business Analyst will play a key role in supporting the full procurement lifecycle, with a primary focus on developing and managing solicitations such as Requests for Proposals (RFPs). This includes conducting market research, drafting procurement documents, coordinating with stakeholders, and helping to ensure compliance with applicable territory, state, and federal policies. The analyst will also be called upon to help adhere to procurement scope and timelines. The analyst may also assist in supporting a client's efforts to evaluate vendors and negotiate contracts. Strong technical writing, communication and organizational skills, coupled with experience supporting the development of RFPs for State Medicaid Agencies (SMAs) and their Medicaid Enterprise are essential to drive procurement efficiency and transparency. It is also expected that this resource has SMA procurement experience developing requirements, outcomes, service level agreements, staffing requirements. Preference will be given to candidates with experience supporting MMIS and Eligibility and Enrollment related RFPs including but not limited to RFPs focused in Enterprise Service Bus Technology and Services, Provider Credentialing and Enrollment Technology and Services, and External Quality Review Organization Services.

You will:
  • Support the development of request for proposal solicitation documents, stakeholder reviews and approvals in coordination with government procurement officers
  • Provide thought leadership and collaborate with cross-functional teams in the development of strategic procurement planning initiatives for MES modernization efforts
  • Responsible for stakeholder engagement to frame and develop project objectives, requirements, and sourcing strategy to support the client's outcomes
  • Conduct and present market research to develop an options analysis focusing on vendor data, trends, pros, cons, and key insights
  • Detect potential procurement policy violations thereby developing and sharing recommendations with the client with appropriate corrective, preventive, and escalation actions
  • Support and at times facilitate the execution of procurement activities including but not limited to vendor conferences, evaluation sessions, question and answers, and post-award contract negotiations
  • Support and at times lead procurement and outcomes objectives for modernizing services, products, and capabilities by advising and collaborating with the client during the "Vendor Selection Process”
  • Provide ad-hoc support for the client in negotiations throughout the contracting process and assist the client with the development of contract
  • Build relationships with project team members including client contacts, stakeholders, and vendor contacts

Minimum requirements:
  • A minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience in area of expertise that the role is performing.
  • A minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated experience in business lead/SME support for a State Medicaid Agency with operations of a similar size to PRMP or a large healthcare provider management organization of a similar size.
  • A minimum of a bachelor's degree (a bachelor's degree can be replaced with an additional four (4) years related experience).

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Benefits offered are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and subject to change at TCM's discretion.

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About the Company

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The Computer Merchant, Ltd

About TCM

If you would like to…

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  • Improve your earnings potential
  • Gain greater control over your career


The Computer Merchant, Ltd. (TCM) has provided Information Technology Solutions and enterprise staffing services to Fortune 1000, mid to small sized corporations, as well as Federal, state, and local governments for over 30 years.

At The Computer Merchant (TCM), we are committed to your professional and financial success. We'll evaluate your background, experience and qualifications, and then recommend contract jobs that are the best match for your goals.


Fast Facts & Recognition:

  • 41 year track record of success deploying over 63,000 consultants and core employees in critical positions for Fortune 1000 companies
  • Access to over 11 million unique consultants nationwide
  • Centralized and dedicated client delivery team
  • Supplier Diversity Certification as a Veteran Business Enterprise

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1980
WEBSITE
http://itstaffing.com/