Virginia Department of Human Resource Management

IT Sourcing and Contract Officer: Central Administration #01310

Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in governmental procurement, focusing on IT
  • Deep understanding of procurement principles and methods
  • Extensive knowledge of VITA services and agency initiatives
  • Experience with complex technical requirements and service contracts
  • Proficiency in public procurement laws and state regulations
  • Ability to conduct thorough research for technical goods and services
  • Possession of relevant procurement certifications (VCO, CPPB preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Support Department goals by procuring quality goods and services
  • Provide procurement guidance and training for DOC end users
  • Negotiate and manage complex, high-dollar contracts
  • Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures
  • Administer Pcard and surplus property support to the Department
  • Coordinate procurement processes for various technical needs
  • Maintain updated knowledge of procurement law and practices

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Access to comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Participation in retirement and pension plans
  • Flexible work schedules in accordance with departmental policies
  • Engagement in a mission-focused organization within the public sector
Full Job Description
Title: IT Sourcing and Contract Officer: Central Administration #01310

State Role Title: Procurement Officer III

Hiring Range: $82,400 - $123,600

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: DOC Headquarters

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

To support the mission and goals of the Department by purchasing and providing quality goods and services at competitive prices, and providing responsive and responsible procurement, Pcard, and surplus property support to the Department in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures.

To procure quality goods and services and provide procurement guidance for all DOC end- users. Provide guidance and training to end-users on purchasing processes and procedures. Negotiates and manages complex, high dollar contracts.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of and experience with governmental procurement principles, practices, and methods of procurement for various Information Technology. Comprehensive technical skills and knowledge of Information Technology. Comprehensive knowledge of all VITA services and agency initiatives to support customer requirements. Demonstrated experience with complex requirements and technology-related procurements, service contracts, business writing, and fiscal procedures. Extensive experience with public procurement, contracting laws and state regulations. Demonstrated ability to apply research techniques for obtaining complex/technical goods and services.

Ability to complete the Virginia Ethics Council Conflict of Interest (COI) filing within two (2) business days of hire and annually thereafter, in accordance with the Code of Virginia 2.2-3100.
Ability to complete COI training within two (2) months of hire and every other year thereafter, as required by Code of Virginia 2.2-3132.

Additional Considerations

Additional requirements that would be helpful for the employee to possess on the first day of work.
Prefer successful completion of VCO, CPPB, or other equivalent procurement certification. Prefer working knowledge of the Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual (APSPM), VITA purchasing procedures, and the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA). Prefer eVA experience.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver's License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or rsum for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or rsums will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or rsum.

Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or rsum.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources



Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RSUMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

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