IT Procurement Analyst 2

Office of Legal & Acquisition Services The Office of Contracts and Acquisitions (OCA) is housed within the Office of Legal and Acquisition Services and has the expertise and authority for creating agreements and contracts and overseeing the acquisition of goods and services for ODJFS. The mission of OCA is to meet and maintain the highest level of compliance with Federal and State laws, rules, policies, and procedures for acquisitions and contracting for ODJFS and to establish and maintain public trust and confidence in the stewardship of taxpayer funds. Learn more about the Office by visiting the ODJFS OCA webpage. What You Will Do Review, analyze, evaluate, and approve requests for acquisition of information technology (IT) hardware, software, education, consulting services, and maintenance for the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS), County Departments of Job and Family Services (CDJFS), Children Services Boards, and Child Support Enforcement Agencies (CSEAs).Provide IT procurement assistance for IT projects which involve large numbers of technical variables (e.g., multiple computing platforms; multiple agency interfaces; conversion efforts; newly developed/unique technologies).Analyze IT requests in terms of merit, cost effectiveness, agency utilization, and strategic plan consistency to determine appropriate acquisition action.Review and approve requisitions in OhioBuys for IT-related purchases from both Department of Administrative Services (DAS) and ODJFS administered contracts.Research IT trends and innovations and advises leadership on how to leverage them for operational improvements. Recommended Skills Sourcing Principles.Strong Organizational Skills.Turn work around quickly.Knowledge of computer systems analysis and design.Knowledge of application development and design.Skill in operation of personal computer and applicable software applications.Deal with many variables and determine specific action.Understand technical manuals and verbal instructions associated with IT sourcing.Write business correspondence or communications reflecting sourcing procedures. Schedule: Full-time. Hours: Standard workdays are Monday through Friday. Hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Location: This position reports to the James A Rhodes State Officer Tower - 30 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215. Travel: Occasional travel within the state of Ohio. Position Number: 20040012. This vacancy has been reposted. All interested candidates must apply to this job announcement to be considered. PN(s): 20040012. Option 1 The candidate, at minimum, must have the following: 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. Option 2 Completion of undergraduate core program in computer science/data processing/engineering;AND 24 mos. trg. or 24 exp. in multiple areas of data processing (e.g., systems analysis, systems design, application development & programming, networking, hardware/software evaluation). Option 3 18 mos. exp. as Information Technology Procurement Analyst 1, 64171. Option 4 Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above. Tips For Your Application When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered. Pay Information This position is in the State of Ohio’s OCSEA Pay Schedule, Pay Range 35. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $41.81 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below. Pay Range 35 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Hourly $41.81 $43.90 $46.00 $48.28 $50.66 $53.13 $55.72 $58.55 $61.49 Annual $86,965 $91,312 $95,680 $100,422 $105,373 $110,510 $115,898 $121,784 $127,899 Months of Employment At Hire 6 Months 18 Months 30 Months 42 Months 54 Months 66 Months 78 Months 90 Months Organization Job & Family Services Agency Contact Name and Information odjfscareers@jfs.ohio.gov Unposting Date Oct 11, 2026, 11:59:00 PM Work Location James A Rhodes Office Tower 31 Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Classified Indicator Classified Technical Skills Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Information Technology Professional Skills Attention to Detail, Interpreting Data, Time Management, Verbal Communication, Written Communication Primary Technology Not Applicable Agency Overview Who We Are The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs: Cash and Food Assistance Employment Services and Workforce Development Unemployment Insurance Adult Protective Services Child Support Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands-on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someone’s world! Guiding Principles We will be a leader in customer satisfaction. We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented, diverse, and dedicated employees. We get better at what we do every day.