Title: Senior IT Procurement Officer
State Role Title: 19153
Hiring Range: Up to $110,000
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Central Office
Agency Website: www.dbhds.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Are you a technology enthusiast? Do you enjoy working to provide the best and most current IT solutions to the workplace? The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) is seeking an experienced Procurement Officer to focus on IT solutions. We are interested in someone who is inquisitive, values continuous growth, enjoys working as a team member, is an effective communicator, is comfortable with a heavy volume of work, and understands the complex arena of IT procurement.
This position is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for IT solutions, services and goods. The selected candidate will assist internal customers in identifying how to solve IT procurement business problems, and facilitate the process of evaluating, negotiating and selecting IT solutions that provide the best value to the Commonwealth. This includes leading the development of request for proposal documents, leading teams in evaluating supplier proposals, negotiating complex contracts with suppliers, and managing resulting contract relationships.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience in sourcing IT goods and services. Thorough knowledge of and experience in contract development and experience negotiating high value contracts. Ability to analyze and interpret complex IT contracts. Intermediary knowledge of project management. Ability to interpret procurement law and policies. Skilled in managing procurement activities and delivering procurement value. Ability to work independently with self-organization and prioritization of work, as well as work with all levels of staff. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Capacity to make sound decisions through critical thinking and reasoning. Ability to multitask and shift priorities accordingly.
Additional Considerations
State procurement experience. Knowledge of the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA), Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual (APSPM) and Buy IT Manual. Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) Certification. Certified Public Procurement Buyer (CPPB) Certification.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
This position is eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy.
For consideration, interested applicants must apply by completing the online application. A resume may also be included with your submission. However, emailed, faxed, and hand-delivered applications and/or resumes will not be accepted. This position is open until filled; however, applications/resumes will begin to be reviewed within seven (7) business days of the date of this posting. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DBHDS welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on how to seek this authorization, please refer to Working in the United States or contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office directly.
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Contact Information
Name: ShaKiera Miles
Phone: N/A
Email: shakiera.miles@dbhds.virginia.gov - Inquiries Only/No Submissions, to include resumes.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.