Medicaid Acquisition Analyst

Req ID: 375936 We are currently seeking a Medicaid Acquisition Analyst to join our team in Chicago, Illinois, United States. 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 diverse procurement approaches, and determining optimal strategies that yield the best outcomes for the state. The Analyst will collaborate closely with the project team, interact with client representatives, and engage with subject matter experts to ensure procurement decisions align with the initiative’s strategic objectives. Job Responsibilities 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 adherence to state and federal procurement rules, and including appropriate vendor selection and contracting factors. Assist with the organization, leadership, and management for requirements gathering and validation activities. Write and manage requirements and required acquisition materials, solution prompts, and scoring criteria. Facilitate review sessions for requirements, acquisition materials, solution prompts, and scoring criteria. Communicate effectively 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. Contribute 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. Minimum of 2 years of procurement analysis, preferably within a public sector or healthcare environment. Minimum 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 (RFIs), Invitations for Bid (IFBs), Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Task Orders (TOs), etc. Minimum 1 year of experience with proposal scoring criteria, benchmarks, and score sheets. Minimum 3 years of business analysis skills and experience. Minimum 1 year in data analysis tools and project management software. Preferred Skills Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. 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 environment. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Team player with a consistent, dependable work ethic, flexible "can-do" attitude, and results-driven commitment. Ability to handle ambiguity and change. Compensation & Benefits Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $71,040 - $136,560. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on the candidate’s work location, experience, skills, and 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 401(k) program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits. EEO Statement NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For Pay Transparency information, please click here . #J-18808-Ljbffr NTT DATA North America