Lead Acquisition Analyst

Req ID: 376899

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We are currently seeking a Lead Acquisition Analyst to join our team in Chicago, Illinois (US-IL), United States (US).

NTT DATA is seeking a Lead Acquisition Analyst to support the State of Illinois in its strategic procurement efforts related to the modernization of its systems and services. This position plays a critical role in assisting the client with comprehensive market research, analysis of various procurement and acquisition approaches, and determining the optimal strategies that will yield the best outcomes for the state. The Sr. Acquisition Analyst will collaborate closely with other members of the project team, interact with client representatives, and engage with subject matter experts to ensure that procurement decisions align with the strategic objectives of the initiative.

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Develop procurement project workplan / schedule in Microsoft Project.

• Gather data to evaluate available products, services, and suppliers to identify the most suitable options that align with the state’s outcomes and needs.

• Review existing contracts, evaluating the effectiveness of current suppliers and identifying potential new partners who can deliver value-added solutions.

• Provide actionable insights for the client that will guide the project team in making informed acquisition decisions.

• Collaborate with project team members to develop procurement strategies that support overall project goals.

• Develop acquisition materials, support execution of procurement processes, and support contracting as needed

• Document clear requirements on behalf of the state ensuring state and federal procurement rules are adhered to, and appropriate vendor selection and contracting factors are included in the procurement.

• Lead the organization, leadership, and management for requirements gathering and validation activities.

• Write and manage requirements, required acquisition materials, solution prompts, and scoring criteria.

• Lead review sessions for requirements, required acquisition materials / document, solution prompts and scoring criteria.

• Effectively communicate with the client and other project stakeholders.

• Present findings, recommendations, and justifications for proposed procurement approaches ensuring a clear understanding of the rationale behind the decisions.

• Evaluate various procurement approaches including traditional and innovative acquisition strategies.

• Provide input to the development of modernization roadmaps and sequencing recommendations, including assumptions, dependencies, and reuse opportunities.

• Demonstrate an understanding of business and technical requirements gathering and support functional workflow, business process, and information flow discussions.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

• 7 years of procurement analysis, preferably within a public sector or healthcare environment.

• Minimum of 5 years of direct experience drafting and finalizing procurement documents / materials including:

• Minimum 5 years of experience with Request for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFI), Invitations for Bid (IFB), Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Task Orders (TOs), etc.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with proposal scoring criteria, benchmarks, and score sheets.

• Minimum of 10 years’ business analysis skills and experience.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• Proficiency in data analysis tools and project management software.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience.

• Strong interpersonal skills to build client rapport and work collaboratively in a team setting.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

• Must be a team player and a consistent, dependable performer with an excellent work ethic, flexible "can-do" attitude, and a results-driven commitment to success

• Ability to handle ambiguity and change

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $101,400 - $185,900. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.
This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

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