IT Procurement/Contract Officer Sr. #W5502

Virginia Information Technologies Agency

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

At the Virginia Department of Social Services, we put people at the center of everything we do. We believe that every Virginian can live a life of dignity and that all voices, ideas and experiences contribute greatly to our pursuit of excellence. Inspired by continuous improvement, we commit ourselves to listening, learning and cultivating environments of trust, respect and positive engagement. Together, we are mission-driven, eager to achieve, and passionate about bringing the best of who we are to those we serve.

We design and deliver high-quality human services that help Virginians achieve safety, independence and overall well-being. We are a $2 billion agency – one of the largest in the Commonwealth of Virginia – partnering with 120 local departments of social services and 31 community action agencies, along with faith-based and non-profit organizations, to promote the well-being of children, adults, and families statewide. We proudly serve alongside 1,650 (state) and 12,200 (local) human services professionals throughout the Social Services System, who ensure that thousands of Virginia’s most vulnerable citizens have easy access to the services and benefits available to them.

The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS), Division of General Services is currently seeking an IT Procurement/Contract Officer Sr. This position provides critical support services to the various VDSS divisions by coordinating with internal stakeholders (IT, PM, Business Owners), leading procurement actions, and assisting agency staff in the procurement of IT related goods and services to enable them to meet their operational goals and the agency's mission. The position is responsible for ensuring that all procurements are done in accordance with applicable Federal laws, the Virginia Public Procurement Act, the Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual (APSPM), VITA Buy-IT and Department policies and procedures and will provide direct support to Agency internal customers. This position will also participate in the development and delivery of IT procurement training to agency staff.

Requirements

• Comprehensive demonstrated experience developing and managing High Risk solicitations and contracts for complex IT procurements for state agencies.
• Knowledge of IT procurement, contract management, project management and risk assessment based on public procurement laws; IT laws and regulations, Virginia legislation; VITA, DGS/DPS, and agency policies/processes; and industry best practices.
• Demonstrated experience in the purchase of IT goods and services and managing large dollar complex IT related projects and acquisitions.
• Experience in the development of Request for Proposals (RFPs), Invitation for Bids (IFBs), and other contractual documents.
• Ability to analyze, translate and integrate this knowledge into internal and external customer-oriented consultation, policy/process/procedure development, formalized documentation, author IT procurement and governance related policies, operational process, procedures and training.
• Experience leading a team or group through the multiple phases of an IT related procurement process.
• Experience analyzing data, developing reports, and applying business rules.
• Ability to interpret and apply state procurement regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to research techniques for obtaining complex/technical goods and services.
• Ability to independently plan, organize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other databases, and the eVA procurement system.
• Expertise in customer service, communication, team building, and diplomatic interaction with VDSS leadership, VITA, OAG, Commonwealth procurement officials, project managers and suppliers.
• Ability to be highly analytical, work independently, foster positive relationships, and exercise good judgement.
• Detail oriented, well organized and successful prioritization of workload.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB), Virginia Contracting Master (VCM) or Virginia Contract Officer (VCO) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating with internal stakeholders (IT, PM, Business Owners)
• Leading procurement actions
• Assisting agency staff in the procurement of IT related goods and services
• Ensuring that all procurements are done in accordance with applicable Federal laws, the Virginia Public Procurement Act, the Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual (APSPM), VITA Buy-IT and Department policies and procedures
• Providing direct support to Agency internal customers
• Participating in the development and delivery of IT procurement training to agency staff
• Conducting vendor evaluations, negotiations, and administering contracts

Benefits

• excellent health and life insurance benefits
• pre-tax spending accounts
• state funded Short and Long Term Disability
• paid holidays
• vacation
• tuition assistance
• free wellness programs
• a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching

What This Job Offers

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