HCD/FCRHA Procurement Team Manager (Financial Specialist IV)

Salary : $88,765.46 - $155,339.60 Annually
Location : HOUSING & COMM DEV ADMIN, 3700 PENDER DRIVE, FAIRFAX (FH22), VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 26-01630
Department: Housing & Community Dev
Opening Date: 10/24/2026
Closing Date: 11/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S29
Posting Type: Open to General Public

Under the general supervision of the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)'s Central Services Division Director and the Assistant Director, Financial and Accounting Operations, this position is accountable for planning, training, and directing the daily activities of one of five financial teams responsible for financial management and procurement activities of HCD and the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA). This includes the procurement activities and actions of public funds for the County, FCRHA, and federal or state grant funds. Directs the development and implementation of procurement related fiscal management and accounting procedures for the team and agency. Manages and oversees teams' work products for HCD and FCRHA's procurement and contract activities, in coordination with the County Department of Procurement and Materials Management, to include requests for proposal (RFPs), requests for qualifications (RFQs), invitations for bids (IFBs), contract negotiations and coordination, other activities to coordinate and monitor organizational needs for a broad variety of goods and services.

Ensures compliance of procurement activities in conformance with Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA), federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, Virginia Housing and Development Authority (VHDA), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and other regulatory requirements, standards, and guidelines, as applicable. Oversees and coordinates grant procurement or contract compliance and reporting to Federal or State funding entities, including SAM vendor verification and monitoring. Experience with vendor selection, negotiations, and corrective action measures as part of the contract administration and management process. Works with senior management and program staff to ensure the most strategic utilization of the agency's financial resources. Supports various budgetary process activities such as year-end and annual budget submission to ensure appropriate procurement and contract activities align with the organizational financial needs and plans. Prepare recommendations on financial or accounting oversight concerns or errors. Prepare projections and analysis for decision-making process of Division and Senior Leadership team or program staff as it relates to procurement activities. Understands program requirements and how financial management and planning are imperative to the delivery of service.

Read about Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development, click here. Review the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority reports, click

Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to") Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with either a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, public policy or related field; plus, four years of professional-level experience in finance, business administration, budgeting, or contract management, a master's degree in a related field or CPA may substitute for 1 year of experience.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

None.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a credit check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Seven to ten (7-10) years of progressively responsible experience in governmental procurement, contract administration, or public purchasing, including experience administering formal competitive procurements under the VPPA and in conformance with federal funding requirements.
• Minimum of three years of supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, public policy or related field
• Experience with Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act (PPEA) project, capital construction projects, and federal funded procurements
• Experience with local government budgeting and ERP financial systems
• Considerable knowledge of government procurement regulations and ability to interpret/analyze legislative impacts to policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate with contractors, vendors, and consultants.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal customers and stakeholders.
• Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), or a Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), or Virginia Contacting Officer (VCO) certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is generally sedentary in nature; however, incumbent is required to frequently move about to perform office work such as accessing files, attending meetings, making presentations, operating general office equipment, and performing other essential job duties; may be required to move items up to approximately 15 pounds in weight. Ability to read information on a computer monitor; effectively communicate; operate keyboard-driven equipment and computer. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel Interview and may include a practical exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including ) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees' Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

Please click for a summary of our benefits.

NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program:

For additional details please visit the
Non-Merit Positions

1. Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
   • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
   • Flexible Spending Program
   • Deferred Compensation
2. Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
   • No benefits

01

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree

02

Please indicate the major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply.

• Accounting
• Finance
• Business administration
• Public administration
• Public policy
• Other (related field)
• Other (non-related field)
• Not applicable

03

If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list the discipline of your degree. If this question does not pertain to you or you do not possess a degree, enter "N/A".
04

If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.

• Less than 45 quarter hours
• 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
• 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
• 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
• 180 or more quarter hours
• Less than 30 semester hours
• 30 to less than 60 semester hours
• 60 to less than 90 semester hours
• 90 to less than 120 semester hours
• 120 or more semester hours
• Not applicable

05

Do you currently possess a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license?

• Yes
• No

06

How many years of full-time equivalent professional-level experience do you have in finance, business administration, budgeting, or contract management?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight to less than nine years
• Nine to less than ten years
• Ten or more years

07

How many years of full-time equivalent supervisory experience do you have?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight or more years

08

How many of years of full-time equivalent Virginia governmental procurement experience do you have?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight to less than nine years
• Nine to less than ten years
• Ten or more years

09

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have working with federal procurement requirements for local administered programs and projects?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight to less than nine years
• Nine to less than ten years
• Ten or more years

10

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have in procurement supporting local governments in Virginia?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight to less than nine years
• Nine or more years

11

Please indicate which of the following certifications you currently hold. Check all that apply.

• VCO (Virginia Contracting Officer)
• Certified Procurement Manager (CPM)
• Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO)
• Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)
• None of the above

12

How many years of full-time equivalent professional-level experience do you have with PPEA projects?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight to less than nine years
• Nine or more years

Required Question