The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), State Procurement Office (SPO), is seeking a skilled and experienced Deputy Chief Procurement Officer to support the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry (ADCRR).
In this role, you'll work closely with the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) to manage and lead ADCRR’s strategic procurement initiatives. You will be responsible for the daily operations of the procurement team, providing direct guidance to staff, and ensuring all procurement activities align with the policies and procedures set by the State Procurement Office.
A key part of your responsibilities will be to assist the CPO with protest and claim decisions, monitor department solicitations to ensure deadlines are met, and provide internal stakeholders with the support they need to succeed. Additionally, you will play a critical role in strategic planning and helping the CPO with high-visibility projects identified by ADOA, ADCRR, or the Governor's Office. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic procurement professional to lead a dedicated team and make a significant impact on state-wide initiatives.
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
- Background and reference check, including a criminal records verification
- AZ Drivers Licenses
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
- Sick leave
- Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
- Health and dental insurance
- Retirement plan
- Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
- Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page