ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR of PROCUREMENT

State of Maryland•Anne Arundel, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Introduction The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) supports State and local government agencies, as well as local non-profit organizations and the citizens of Maryland, by providing facilities management, real estate and surplus property services, as well as security and law enforcement for State buildings. DGS is also responsible for a full spectrum of facilities engineering, design and construction services, almost $1 billion in annual contract administration, and overseeing the State procurement process. Here at DGS, we truly Do Great Service… Consider joining our team! GRADE 24 LOCATION OF POSITION Office of State Procurement 45 Calvert Street Annapolis, MD 21401 Main Purpose of Job This position will function as the Associate Director of Procurement for the Information Technology and Professional Services Unit within DGS' Office of State Procurement. The Procurement Manager III is a managerial expert level of professional work in agency procurement sourcing and award activities, contract management, procurement systems operations, procurement regulations and policies review, professional procurement training and certification, and procurement business services located in the Department of General Services Office of State Procurement (DGS OSP), the State central procurement authority. Employees in this classification provide high level control agency management procurement technical interpretation, instruction, guidance and assistance in accordance with State laws and regulations. Employees in this classification, at the State central procurement authority, administer a regional or statewide procurement function or serve as a staff advisor for IT and Professional Services procurements. Employees in this classification are responsible for the development of state-wide contracts and comprehensive structured agreements. Employees in this classification work across all levels of State government, multiple jurisdictions and the federal government to coordinate work efforts. Employees in this classification provide expert and technical interpretation, instruction, guidance and assistance in accordance with State laws and regulations. The work may require travel throughout Maryland to perform on-site procurement audits, training, monitoring, compliance reviews at State agencies. Employees in this classification supervise Procurement Managers and lower-level Procurement Officers. Employees in this classification receive managerial supervision from a Procurement Manager IV or other designated administrator. The work may require travel throughout Maryland to perform on-site procurement audits, training, monitoring, compliance reviews at State agencies.

Requirements

May be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
Employees who have not already done so, must obtain certification as a Procurement Professional Certification from the Maryland Department of General Services within one year of appointment.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
At least eight (8) years of relevant professional procurement experience, of which two years must be in a leadership or managerial role.
Experience working in procurement or contract management for a Maryland State agency is strongly preferred.
Experience leading and overseeing multi-disciplinary teams, providing coaching and mentoring, and communicating with all levels of staff and management is strongly preferred.
Control agency procurement management, preferably in Information Technology and Professional Services procurement is preferred.
Experience with FMIS, eMMA, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite is a plus.

Responsibilities

Reviews and analyzes the content and format of all information technology and professional services procurement submissions from DGS OSP procurement officers and other agencies' procurement officers for adherence and conformance to State procurement regulations and policies.
Provides managerial support to train, assign, review and approve the above-described work performed by lower-level procurement officers at DGS OSP and other agencies.
Works on strategically comprehensive enterprise-wide contracts, master service agreements, structured intergovernmental agreements and other high level procurement projects. Conducts complex IT and professional services procurements for the department or for the collective benefit of State agencies and/or assists other unit staff with such procurements.
Assists in resolving protests and disputes between agencies, DGS and contractors. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of procurement laws, policies, and procedures, and effectively resolves issues in compliance with established guidelines and regulations.
Assists in resolving protests and disputes between agencies, DGS and contractors. Maintains current and working knowledge of procurement laws, codes, policies, procedures and objectives. Determines proper resolution within established guidelines and regulations.
Other related duties as required by the job that directly or indirectly impact the performance of the Office of State Procurement.