Director of Procurement and Materials Management (DOT Procurement Manager IV)

Maryland Aviation Administration • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

The Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) is the owner & operator of both BWI Thurgood Marshall and Martin State Airports, serving over 27 million passengers annually. This position is the Director of the Office of Procurement and Materials Management, which is the sole procurement unit for the MAA, consisting of 25 employees. The office is responsible for providing all aspects of the procurement program process in support of the Administration's capital program and operating budget.

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ten (10) years of professional procurement experience involving soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and awarding contracts.
• Three (3) years of experience in a supervisory and/or managerial capacity.

Nice To Haves

• At least two (2) years of experience working in the Federal or State Government.
• Experience working with the Board of Public Works (BPW).
• Strong strategic thinking, leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Possession of CIPS, ISM, and/or NIGP Certification(s).

Responsibilities

• Directing, supervising, and training the Office of Procurement and Materials Management employees responsible for large, complex and multi-year contracts.
• Providing public testimony at the Board of Public Works (BPW) for all construction, maintenance, service, and architectural/engineering contracts over $200,000.
• Representing the Administration at BPW review group meetings and coordinating BPW processes and activities with MDOT and BPW staff.
• Directing the multi-phased procurement process for construction contracts in support of MAA's capital program.
• Ensuring compliance with Title 49 CFR Part 18, FAR, FAA Advisory Circulars, COMAR Title 21 State Procurement Regulations, and other relevant guidelines.
• Establishing schedules for capital project procurements to meet MAA, MDOT, FAA, airlines, and tenants' needs.
• Providing input during project planning and design phases concerning the structuring of contract procurements.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree