Network Services Contract & Procurement Specialist (INFO TECH/COMM SYSTEMS SPEC II)

Posting Title:  Info Tech/Comm Systems Specialist II

Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology
Closing Date/Time: 5/31/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/24) $7,966 monthly; Full Range $7,966 - $11,759 monthly
Job Type: Salaried 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062 

 

***Proof of educational coursework is required. Acceptable proof of coursework includes unofficial transcripts, copies of official transcripts, account records (including screenshots) of academic coursework, and any similar documents created by an academic institution. If you do not upload proof of coursework, you will not be considered for this position.***

 

Posting Identification Number: 37799

 

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as a Network Services Contract & Procurement Specialist responsible for a broad range of provisioning and procurement functions for the Illinois Century Network (ICN). In this role you will work with vendors and coordinate and prepare bid documents including Sole Source, Invitations for Bid (IFB), and Requests for Proposal (RFP). In addition, you will serve as agency liaison to wide area network (WAN) telecommunication vendors for backbone, broadband, egress, as well as hardware, maintenance and power related to WAN POP and ILA sites. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
• 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per year
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

 

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Innovation and Technology must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

Essential Functions

 

35% Under general direction, serves as a Network Services Contract & Procurement Specialist for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT):

 

• Obtains data quotes and orders Wide Area Network (WAN) backbone, broadband, and egress circuits.
• Coordinates contracts and orders for WAN backbone, broadband, and egress circuits.
• Maintains circuit and circuit costs documentation.
• Assists Regional Technology Center (RTC) staff and with ordering circuits.
• Serves on call to assist Network Services and RTC staff with circuit provisioning information.
• Plans, designs, recommends, and coordinates the installation of, or alteration to, wireless, voice, data, IT desktop or IT WAN communications equipment and services located within the customer premises.

 

30% Completes and submits provisioning requests and procurement business cases for Network Services procurements:

 

• Collaborates with the Illinois Century Network (ICN) Business Unit or end user, to prepares Requests For Proposal (RFP), Invitations For Bid (IFB), and Requests For Information (RFI).
• Assists with evaluation of RFP, IFB, and RFI responses.
• Assists with RFP, IFB, and RFI contract negotiations in conjunction with vendor and appropriate legal counsel.
• Monitors all Network Services existing contracts to determine expiration dates.
• Collaborates with ve