Procurement Officer III

State of Maryland•Baltimore City, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of Maryland. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has the general charge, supervision, and direction of the State’s legal business, acting as legal advisors and representatives of the major agencies, various boards, commissions, officials, and institutions of State Government. The OAG also protects the public by civil enforcement of antitrust, civil rights, consumer protection, and securities laws and regulations and by the prosecution of organized crime, Medicaid fraud, environmental crimes, insurance fraud, state tax evasion, and other statutorily assigned matters. As Maryland’s 47th Attorney General, Anthony G. Brown leads the Office with a critical focus on equity, justice, and fairness. We are seeking a highly motivated Procurement Officer III to join the Maryland Office of the Attorney General (OAG). This position serves as the lead Procurement Officer for the OAG. This senior-level role coordinates the procurement of goods and services. Including but limited to equipment, supplies, information technology, and other services, ensuring all acquisitions comply fully with State laws, regulations, and COMAR requirements. The ideal candidate demonstrates sound judgment, strong attention to detail, and in-depth familiarity with Maryland State government procurement policies, procedures, and regulations.

Requirements

Experience: Eight years of experience, four years of experience in ensuring appropriate and consistent enterprise-wide interpretation of and compliance with enterprise level procurement laws, regulations, policies and procedures and an additional four years of professional public sector procurement, or private sector contracting experience, which included activities such as soliciting, evaluating, negotiating and awarding contracts, advertising procurement opportunities, distributing specifications to vendors, coordinating bidder evaluation committees, conducting vendor debriefings, monitoring contract performance, eProcurement management, professionals certification or procurement business operations.
Experience: Seven years of experience, three years of experience in ensuring appropriate and consistent enterprise-wide interpretation of and compliance with enterprise level procurement laws, regulations, policies and procedures and an additional four years of professional public sector procurement, or private sector contracting experience, which included activities such as soliciting, evaluating, negotiating and awarding contracts, advertising procurement opportunities, distributing specifications to vendors, coordinating bidder evaluation committees, conducting vendor debriefings, monitoring contract performance, eProcurement management, professionals certification or procurement business operations.
Candidates may substitute one year of experience in ensuring appropriate and consistent enterprise-wide interpretation of and compliance with enterprise level procurement laws, regulations, policies and procedures for the additional four years of the required experience.
Candidates may substitute certification as a Certified Public Manager from the National Association of Purchasing Management; Certified Professional Contracts Manager from the National Contract Management Association; Certified Public Purchasing Officer or Certified Professional Public Buyer from the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Inc. or National Association of State Purchasing Officers) for the additional four years of the required experience.
Candidates for Option 1 positions may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and four years of experience in ensuring appropriate and consistent enterprise-wide interpretation of and compliance with enterprise level procurement laws, regulations, policies and procedures for the required experience of experience.
Candidates for Option 2 positions may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and three years of experience in ensuring appropriate and consistent enterprise-wide interpretation of and compliance with enterprise level procurement laws, regulations, policies and procedures for the required experience.
Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate of Jurisprudence degree or a Master’s degree in Business Administration for six years of the required experience.
Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Contracting, Industrial Management or logistics specialist classifications or administrative support specialty codes in the procurement or financial management fields of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Employees in this classification who have not already done so must obtain certification as a Procurement Professional Certification from the Maryland Department of General Services within one year of appointment.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of experience performing State of Maryland procurement work, including preparing procurement determinations compliant with COMAR Title 21.
Experience developing and managing solicitations such as IFBs, RFPs, and other formal procurement documents.
Experience conducting public bid openings and evaluating bids for responsiveness and responsibility.
Hands-on experience using FMIS to create Purchase Orders, Blanket Purchase Orders, and Change Orders.
Demonstrated experience preparing required State procurement reports such as SBR, MBE, VSBE, and PPN submissions.

Responsibilities

Research and develop contract specifications for a wide range of goods and services.
Develop and prepare written procurement determinations for all procurements in accordance with COMAR requirements.
Develop and prepare solicitations, including Invitations for Bids (IFBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and other procurement vehicles.
Conduct public bid openings and evaluate bids for responsiveness and responsibility.
Oversee and authorize invoice payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contract terms.
Provide procurement technical interpretation, instruction, training, guidance, and assistance to agency staff in accordance with State laws and regulations.
Prepare quarterly and annual reports for SBR, PPN, MBE and VSBE.
Attend State procurement training and meetings.
Purchase supplies and equipment.
Create Blanket Purchase Orders, Purchase Orders and Change Orders in FMIS.
Establish proper agency procedures, policies, and processes to ensure a premier procurement program and practice at the OAG.