Procurement Review Group Manager (Administrator III)

Maryland Department of Transportation•Baltimore City, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The State Highway Administration's (SHA) Office of Equal Opportunity is recruiting for a Procurement Review Manager (Administrator III) position. This position manages the daily operations and staff of the MDOT SHA Procurement Review Division. This division is responsible for compiling, preparing, and overseeing the Procurement Review Group (PRG) Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) goal, MBE sub-goal(s), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VSBE) goal, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal, and the MBE/DBE/VSBE Schedule of Participation approval/denial. The role ensures that all PRG functions are carried out effectively and timely in compliance with COMAR Title 21, CFR 49, Part 26, Maryland Board of Public Works (BPW), and MDOT and SHA guidance. The position also oversees the MBE/DBE/VSBE Schedule of Project Participation approval processes during contract pre-award and award phases, reviews and analyzes waiver requests from prime contractors, and requires expert knowledge of all socio-economic programs.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Six (6) years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.
Two and a half (2.5) years of experience evaluating and awarding contracts.
One and a half (1.5) years of experience assuring procurement regulations on government contracts.
Possession of a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland.

Nice To Haves

Excellent writing skills for preparing formal documents, presentations, statements of work, procurement documents, and training sessions.
Strong interpersonal and writing skills.
Excellent computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office – particularly Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

Manage the daily operation and staff of the MDOT SHA Procurement Review Division.
Compile, prepare, and oversee the PRG MBE goal, MBE sub-goal(s), VSBE goal, and DBE goal.
Manage the MBE/DBE/VSBE Schedule of Participation approval/denial.
Ensure all PRG functions are effectively and timely carried out in compliance with relevant regulations and guidance.
Oversee the MBE/DBE/VSBE Schedule of Project Participation approval processes during contract pre-award and award phases.
Review and analyze waiver requests from prime contractors.
Set realistic and achievable project goals for procurements.