Procurement Officer II (DOT Procurement Officer II)
About The Position
This is a position-specific recruitment for a Procurement Officer II within the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA). The MDTA owns, operates, and maintains eight major toll facilities across Maryland and is committed to quality and excellence in customer service. The Procurement Officer II is responsible for managing the procurement of construction, construction-related, and architectural/engineering services. This role ensures compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies, and involves independent judgment in procurement planning, solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, contract award, and execution for complex, high-value procurements. The position is located in Baltimore, MD, with potential for hybrid telework schedules.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Two years of experience in contract management or procurement involving duties such as: soliciting, evaluating, negotiating and awarding contracts and ensuring compliance with governmental procurement laws, regulations and conditions.
- One year of this experience must include procuring construction contracts.
Nice To Haves
- Professional procurement certifications such as UPPCC Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), UPPCC Certified Professional Public Officer (CPPO), NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP), MDPA Certified Maryland Procurement Officer (CMPO), MDPA Certified Maryland Procurement Associate certifications, or other professionally recognized procurement certifications.
- Experience with the procurement of construction, construction-related, and architectural/engineering services.
- Experience with procurement within a government agency.
Responsibilities
- Review procurement requests and determine the appropriate procurement method, including Invitations-for-Bid (IFB), Request for Proposals (RFP), sole source, emergency, and intergovernmental procurements.
- Develop, prepare, and issue solicitation documents, technical specifications, evaluation criteria, contracts, amendments, renewals, and memorandums of understanding.
- Manage the full procurement lifecycle, including solicitation, bid/proposal evaluation, negotiations, contract award, and execution.
- Conduct bid openings, pre-bid/pre-proposal conferences, debriefings, and respond to vendor inquiries through addenda and clarifications.
- Evaluate bids and proposals for responsiveness, responsibility, and compliance with procurement requirements.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions for sole-source and emergency procurements.
- Coordinate procurement schedules and ensure timely processing to meet project deadlines.
- Administer advertising and vendor outreach activities, including postings to Maryland Marketplace Advantage and required notifications.
- Coordinate Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Veteran Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) participation and compliance requirements.
- Verify contractor eligibility, tax compliance, licensing, insurance, bonding, and other contract execution requirements.
- Prepare award documentation, Notices to Proceed, and oversee contract execution and distribution.
- Consult with legal counsel on procurement protests, disputes, appeals, and public information requests; prepare procurement determinations and supporting documentation.
- Maintain the integrity of the public procurement process while providing guidance to procurement staff, contract managers, and agency leadership.
- Represent MDTA in procurement-related proceedings, including contract protest and appeals.
Benefits
- A generous benefits package including a minimum of 11 paid holidays
- A minimum of 27 days of leave annually (personal, vacation, and sick)
- Access to the State Pension System
- Deferred compensation plans
- Excellent health, dental, and vision plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
