Responsibilities

Technology Acquisition Analyst

The Technology Acquisition Analyst is the key contact and subject matter expert for developing Statements of Work and technical sections of RFXs (Request for Information, Request for Proposal, or Request for Quote) in the Technology & Security business unit. This role provides guidance and support to project managers, technology leads, and other stakeholders in the business unit regarding processes, procedures, and tools for technology contract development. The Technology Acquisition Analyst supports technology acquisition framework and toolset maturity efforts.

Development of Statements of Work and technology sections within RFXs (Requests for Information, Requests for Proposals, and Requests for Quotes):

Work with project and work effort teams to lead the development of Statements of Work and technical sections of RFXs.
Work with the organization's legal resources to review contract documents in collaboration with Supply Chain Management.
Lead reviews of Statements of Work and technical sections of RFX documents with project and work effort teams.
Provide recommendations for the terms and conditions in the Statement of Work and technical sections of RFXs that support business goals and mitigate risks.
Serve as a primary point of contact between suppliers and project/work effort teams regarding Statements of Work and technical sections of RFXs communication and dissemination.
Analyze contract deliverables for accuracy and completeness before turning them over to Supply Chain Management for execution with the suppliers.
Support Supply Chain Management team in negotiating technology terms, conditions, and other related issues with technology suppliers.

Technology Acquisition Operations:

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with project managers, technology leads, and the Supply Chain Management team to achieve a predictable and repeatable technology procurement process in alignment with the defined framework and processes.
Collaborate with Supply Chain Management team to analyze trends and market conditions for the present and future technology contract requirements of products and services.
Collaborate with Supply Chain Management team to monitor technology contract performance for compliance with organizational needs and requirements, including follow-up checks for corrective action.

Technology Acquisition Governance, Process, and Tools Maturity:

Support efforts to continuously mature technology acquisition governance, processes, and tools.
Collaborate with Supply Chain Management to monitor TS contract performance for compliance with organizational needs and requirements, including follow-up checks for corrective action

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, computer science, or a related field or a minimum of 4 years of experience in Information Technology.
Minimum of 3-5 years of direct work experience in a technology contract analyst capacity, including research, creation, and review of Statements of Work, Requests for Proposals, Requests for Quotes and Requests for Information.
Working knowledge of IT contract terms, licensing models, and contract models.
Working knowledge of current technology concepts and systems.
Ability to communicate with technology teams, project managers, procurement staff and suppliers.
Customer-focused approach to delivering technology acquisition services to business unit stakeholders.
Strong relationship and interpersonal skills to be applied in working with project managers, technology teams, and procurement staff.

Desired:

ITIL experience.
Project management and process management skills, with the ability to handle multiple technology acquisition engagements.

Closing Statement

Foundation - $86,386

Midpoint - $107,982

At Omaha Public Power District, we're passionate about three things: power, the people who make it, and the people who rely on it.

WE ARE: Where the Light Starts. OPPD is the 12^th-largest public power utility in the U.S., serving over 850,000 people across 5,000 square miles and 13 counties.

WE'RE COMMITTED TO: Each other and the people we serve. This commitment drives us. We're dedicated to providing our communities with affordable, reliable, and environmentally sensitive energy services today, tomorrow, and well into the future.

OUR JOB: To provide power with a purpose. We have real impact - on people's lives, on the environment, and on the future of energy. We're always looking for bright, capable people who want an opportunity to lead from where you are wherever you are and know that your ideas will be heard. If you want to be a source of real, positive change for the community and the people who live in this region, then working for a company acknowledged for caring about these same things is likely a priority for you as well.

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EOE: Protected Veterans/Disability

How To Apply

Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before November 25, 2024

Recruiter: Patique Collins - pncollins@oppd.com #LI-PC

**PLEASE NOTE** - Your application has not been submitted unless you have applied for a specific requisition. If you have not chosen a specific opening, your application will remain in 'DRAFT' form and will not be viewed by our Human Capital staff.

Date Posted	November 11, 2024
Date Closes	January 10, 2025
Requisition	297724
Located In	Omaha, NE
SOC Category	00-0000.00

Technology Acquisition Analyst

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