[Remote] Medicaid Acquisition Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NTT DATA is seeking a Medicaid 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.ResponsibilitiesGather data to evaluate available products, services, and suppliers to identify the most suitable options that align with the state’s outcomes and needsReview existing contracts, evaluating the effectiveness of current suppliers and identifying potential new partners who can deliver value-added solutionsProvide actionable insights for the client that will guide the project team in making informed acquisition decisionsCollaborate with project team members to develop procurement strategies that support overall project goalsDevelop acquisition materials, support execution of procurement processes, and support contracting as neededDocument 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 procurementAssist with the organization, leadership, and management for requirements gathering and validation activitiesWrite and manage requirements, required acquisition materials, solution prompts, and scoring criteriaAssist with and / or facilitate review sessions for requirements, required acquisition materials / document, solution prompts and scoring criteriaEffectively communicate with the client and other project stakeholdersPresent findings, recommendations, and justifications for proposed procurement approaches ensuring a clear understanding of the rationale behind the decisionsEvaluate various procurement approaches including traditional and innovative acquisition strategiesProvide input to the development of modernization roadmaps and sequencing recommendations, including assumptions, dependencies, and reuse opportunitiesDemonstrate an understanding of business and technical requirements gathering and support functional workflow, business process, and information flow discussionsSkillsBachelor's degree or equivalent work experienceMinimum of 2 years of procurement analysis, preferably within a public sector or healthcare environmentMinimum of 3 years of direct experience drafting and finalizing procurement documents / materials including: Minimum 1 year of experience with Request for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFI), Invitations for Bid (IFB), Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Task Orders (TOs), etcMinimum of 1 year of experience with proposal scoring criteria, benchmarks, and score sheetsMinimum of 3 years' business analysis skills and experienceMinimum 1 year in data analysis tools and project management softwareStrong analytical skills, attention to detailExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audienceStrong interpersonal skills to build client rapport and work collaboratively in a team environmentStrong analytical and critical thinking skillsMust be a team player and a consistent, dependable performer with an excellent work ethic, flexible "can-do" attitude, and a results-driven commitment to successAbility to handle ambiguity and changeBenefitsThis position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contributionFlexible spending or health savings accountLife and AD&D insuranceShort and long term disability coveragePaid time offEmployee assistanceParticipation in a 401k program with company matchAdditional voluntary or legally-required benefitsCompany OverviewNTT DATA, Inc. is a trusted global innovator of business and technology services. It was founded in 2019, and is headquartered in Tokyo, JP, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://services.global.ntt/.