Contract Officer

DHRM • Richmond, VA

9h

About The Position

Virginia Energy is seeking a Contract Officer to manage and coordinate the agency’s procurement and contract administration activities. The role ensures compliance with applicable procurement laws, regulations, policies, and procedures while providing efficient and effective procurement services. Work includes acquiring goods and services, developing specifications and solicitation documents, administering contracts, using technology to streamline processes and reduce costs, and resolving vendor and agency concerns.

Virginia Energy’s mission is to lead the Commonwealth to a safe, reliable, and responsible energy future, with greater emphasis on renewable energy programs and economic development, and to implement Virginia’s Energy Plan. The agency has offices in Big Stone Gap, Charlottesville, and Richmond, Virginia.

Requirements

• Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification.
• Comprehensive knowledge of principles for multiple procurement methodologies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Virginia procurement laws, 2 CFR 200, and applicable federal procurement requirements.
• Understanding of federal grant procurement standards, cost principles, audit requirements, and required federal contract provisions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of contract development and administration.
• Demonstrated ability to apply bookkeeping and/or accounting principles and other business practices.
• Thorough knowledge of PCs and software, including MS Office.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and work with personnel at division and state agency levels, the public, and private-sector vendors.
• Ability to work effectively with vendors, agency employees, and the public.
• Ability to use and navigate software applications for purchasing and reporting.
• Ability to use standard office equipment, including copiers, fax machines, scanners, and calculators.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate procurement and contract administration activities for the agency.
• Ensure compliance with applicable procurement laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Acquire goods and services.
• Develop specifications and solicitation documents.
• Administer contracts.
• Use technology to streamline processes and reduce costs.
• Resolve vendor and agency concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed