DMV Lead Procurement Officer

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Richmond, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is seeking a Lead Procurement
Officer. THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO STATE EMPLOYEES ONLY. This is an expert-level
professional purchasing position responsible for managing complex, high value
requirements type, technology- and non-technology-related purchasing projects
and service contracts including solicitation development, analysis and
evaluation of bids and proposals, award of contracts, contract management, and
other administrative-related requirements in an efficient and cost effective
manner to support the operations of the DMV in accordance with procurement laws,
regulations, policies and procedures in support of agency mission and
objectives. In addition, this position is critical to ensure that the highest
standards of conduct are met for each large-scale solicitation managed.

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), headquartered in Richmond,
Virginia, serves approximately 6.2 million licensed drivers and ID card holders
with over 8.4 million registered vehicles. In addition,
DMV
serves many
businesses, including dealers, fuel tax customers, rental companies, driving
schools, other state agencies, local governments, and non-profit
organizations.
DMV
operates upon five fundamental core values: Trustworthiness,
Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Teamwork (TRAIT). We don’t just talk
about our core values. We live them

Requirements

• Extensive experience with public procurement, contracting laws and state regulations, the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual, VITA’s Buy IT Guidelines, Commonwealth’s Accounting Policy & Procedure (CAPP) manual and the Virginia Public Procurement Act
• Demonstrated ability to represent the agency on complex technical and contractual matters and develop complex contract documents using competitive sealed bidding, competitive negotiation, emergency and sole source methods
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research, compile and analyze problems and data and formulate solutions and recommendations
• Excellent business writing and effective communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret and explain regulations, procedures and standards; analyze and evaluate proposals; develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external clients, vendors, and other state agencies
• Demonstrated experience in preparing, issuing and negotiating competitive and non-competitive contracts
• Ability to work on multiple procurements and projects independently, with very little direct supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the Construction and Professional Services (CPSM) Manual is preferred.
• Certification as a Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) or Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M) is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with state procurement regulations and eVA preferred
• Demonstrated experience with the procurement of high dollar or complex requirements for technology, financial, service-related or other commodities.

What This Job Offers

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