Community Services Procurement Manager

State of Maryland•Baltimore City, MD

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

This Management Service position serves at the Appointing Authority's pleasure. A resume must accompany your application. THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT DJS EMPLOYEES ONLY. GRADE 22 LOCATION OF POSITION DJS Headquarters - Procurement Unit Baltimore, MD Main Purpose of Job Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS! The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate individuals for the role of Community Services Procurement Manager (Procurement Manager I), so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS! As the Community Services Procurement Manager, you will lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of a procurement unit supporting the Department of Juvenile Services. In this position, you will provide leadership across contract and procurement processes, promote quality, efficiency, and productivity, and help ensure procurements are conducted accurately, consistently, transparently, and in compliance with COMAR Title 21 State Procurement Regulations. You will guide the development and execution of sound procurement practices, help resolve complex procurement matters, and serve as a resource to agency partners and procurement staff throughout the contracting process. You will also provide direct supervision, training, instruction, direction, and guidance to procurement staff, fostering a collaborative environment where team members have the clarity, support, and tools they need to perform their work effectively. Through this work, you will help strengthen procurement operations and support responsible stewardship of public resources in service of the Department's mission. This position may offer a hybrid telework schedule with occasional statewide travel as needed.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Ten (10) years of professional experience in government procurement and/or contract management, including progressively responsible experience with supervisory or managerial oversight of procurement and/or contract management activities.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree in a field related to procurement, contract management, logistics, supply chain management, business administration, public administration, finance, or a closely related field
Experience using FMIS, ADPICS, eMMA, or similar financial/procurement systems
Possession of a relevant professional certification, including CPCM, CPPO, CPPB, or another related procurement, purchasing, or contract management certification

Responsibilities

Ensuring Procurement Compliance and Providing Guidance – Ensuring that State law, COMAR Title 21, State procurement regulations, directives, advisories, policies, and procedures are followed throughout procurement activities; ensuring compliance with governmental procurement laws, regulations, and conditions; and issuing guidance and instruction to procurement officers, department area directors, superintendents, managerial staff, and other staff regarding appropriate procurement and contracting procedures and policies
Leading Complex Procurement Projects – Working on strategically comprehensive Requests for Proposals, noncompetitive negotiated procurement of human services, master service agreements, business process outsourcing (BPO) agreements, and other high-level procurement projects
Supporting Proposal Evaluation – Providing technical assistance to or participating on proposal evaluation committees to ensure appropriate evaluations and compliance with State of Maryland procurement policies and procedures
Evaluating Bids and Proposals – Examining bids and proposals to determine responsiveness and acceptability, and determining the basis for awards, including evaluation criteria for Requests for Proposals and Requests for Bid documents
Developing Procurement Documents – Generating procurement documents, including Invitations for Bids (IFBs), Request for Proposal (RFP) written solicitations, and related materials in a timely manner to obtain new services or maintain ongoing services
Preparing Board of Public Works Submissions – Preparing clear and concise Board of Public Works (BPW) agenda documents for submission to designated control agencies and responding to questions regarding potential edits and changes
Facilitating Contract Kick-Off and Pre-Bid Meetings – Managing “Pre-Bid” and “Kick-Off” meetings between DJS staff and contractors to review contract deliverables, establish procedures, answer inquiries, and identify respective roles
Supporting Procurement Operations – Performing other duties as assigned to support the effective operation of the procurement unit and the Department