NCDHB Acquisition Support Specialist

Job Description

Job description: The Acquisition Support Specialist
will play a critical role in supporting all phases of the acquisition lifecycle.
Working within the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services,
Division of Health Benefits, this role focuses on procurement and contract
management for Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES) projects. This role requires
close collaboration with leadership, business leads, project managers, and
other team members within the Contract Management and Procurement unit. The
Specialist will contribute to the planning and execution of current and future
MES module initiatives, providing technology-specific contracting subject
matter expertise throughout all phases of acquisition management, from
solicitation development to post-award monitoring activities.

Key Responsibilities:

– Contract
Development:

– Draft
solicitation documents, contract amendments, and other
procurement-related deliverables.

– Lead
the evaluation and award process for competitive solicitations, ensuring
compliance with state and federal regulations.

– Market
Research & Analysis:

– Conduct
market research and project cost analysis to inform procurement
strategies.

– Evaluate
vendor capabilities and market trends to support technology-specific acquisition
strategies.

– Stakeholder
Engagement:

– Collaborate
with business leads, project managers, and leadership to manage MES
technology contracts.

– Actively
engage stakeholders to ensure alignment between contract activities and
Division objectives.

– Collaborate
with the requisite Program Office to assist with the Development of the
Acquisition Planning Documents (APDs).

– Project
Oversight:

– Contribute
to the planning and execution of MES module initiatives, offering subject
matter expertise in technology contracting.

– Support
post-award contract administration, ensuring deliverables and timelines
are met.

– Strategic
Contributions:

– Assist
in assessing the Division’s technology needs and developing strategic
plans to address both short- and long-term objectives.

– Align
procurement efforts with Medicaid program goals and technology
advancements.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

– Knowledge:

– Comprehensive
understanding of public procurement processes and regulations.

– Familiarity
with Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES) and technology-related
contracting.

– Expertise
in solicitation development, contract management, and vendor evaluation.

– Skills:

– Strong
analytical skills for conducting market research and cost analysis.

– Excellent
communication and stakeholder management abilities.

– Proven
project management and organizational skills to handle multiple
priorities effectively.

– Abilities:

– Work
collaboratively with diverse teams, including leadership and technical
staff.

– Provide
subject matter expertise throughout all phases of contract oversight.

– Adapt
to evolving program needs and align procurement activities with strategic
goals.

– Professional
Certifications:

– NCCM
– North Carolina Contract Manager

– CPCM
– Certified Professional Contracts Manager

Additional Information:

This position offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the success
of the Division of Health Benefits by ensuring the effective alignment of
technology contracts with Medicaid program goals. The Acquisition Support
Specialist will serve as a key resource in supporting the Division’s mission to
deliver high-quality, cost-effective healthcare solutions through innovative
technology procurement.