Job Title: Procurement Analyst 2 (IT Strategy & Projects)
Job Code: AZ 11281
Client: Arizona Department of Economic Security (AZDES) – DTS
Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)
Duration: Contract until 05/04/2027
Position Overview
The Arizona Department of Economic Security (AZDES) is seeking an experienced Procurement Analyst to support IT Strategy & Projects initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in IT software procurement, vendor management, contract negotiations, cloud licensing models, RFP/RFQ development, and technology investment analysis.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage IT software procurement activities and procurement lifecycle processes
- Analyze and manage SaaS, PaaS, RaaS, and IaaS licensing models
- Negotiate contracts, SLAs, renewal terms, pricing, and data sovereignty clauses
- Develop and evaluate complex RFPs, RFQs, and Statements of Work (SOWs)
- Manage procurement projects, timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables
- Conduct Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Return on Investment (ROI) analyses
- Support technology acquisition strategies and vendor selection processes
- Ensure compliance with procurement standards and cloud procurement frameworks
- Collaborate with business, technical, legal, and executive stakeholders
Required Skills & Experience
- Minimum 3 years of IT Software Procurement experience
- Strong understanding of procurement processes and vendor management
- Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills
- Experience managing procurement activities across multiple stakeholders
Preferred Skills
- IT Asset Lifecycle & Licensing Management
- SaaS, PaaS, RaaS, and IaaS Licensing Models
- ISO-9902 Cloud Procurement Framework
- Strategic Contract Negotiation
- SLA and Vendor Contract Management
- Technical Project Management
- Enterprise IT Procurement
- Complex RFP/RFQ Development
- Statement of Work (SOW) Creation and Evaluation
- TCO and ROI Analysis
- Financial Analysis and Technology Investment Planning
Primary Skills
IT Software Procurement, IT Asset Lifecycle Management, SaaS Licensing, PaaS Licensing, RaaS Licensing, IaaS Licensing, ISO-9902 Cloud Procurement Framework, Contract Negotiation, SLA Management, RFP Development, RFQ Development, Statement of Work (SOW), Vendor Management, Technical Project Management, TCO Analysis, ROI Analysis, Procurement Strategy, Stakeholder Management