Title: DMV Lead Procurement Officer- Position #03541
State Role Title: Procurement Officer III
Hiring Range: $91,750-$105,000
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles
Location: Richmond, VA
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is seeking an experienced and efficiency focused Lead Procurement Officer. This is an expert-level professional purchasing position responsible for managing complex and high value technology- and non-technology-related purchasing projects and service contracts in a cost-effective manner. In this position, you will be responsible for solicitation development, analysis and evaluation of bids and proposals, award of contracts, contract management, and other administrative-related requirements while ensuring compliance with procurement laws, regulations, policies and procedures in support of agency mission and objectives. In addition, this position is critical to ensuring the highest standards of conduct are met for each large-scale solicitation managed.
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, serves approximately 6.2 million licensed drivers and ID card holders with over 8.4 million registered vehicles. In addition, DMV serves a wide array of businesses, including dealers, fuels tax customers, rental companies, driving schools, other state agencies, local governments, and non-profit organizations. DMV operates upon five fundamental core values: Trustworthiness, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Teamwork (TRAIT). We don’t just talk about our core values, we live them!
Minimum Qualifications
• Extensive experience with public procurement, contracting laws and state regulations, the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual, VITA’s Buy IT Guidelines, Commonwealth’s Accounting Policy & Procedure (CAPP) manual and the Virginia Public Procurement Act.
• Demonstrated ability to represent the agency on complex technical and contractual matters and develop complex contract documents using competitive sealed bidding, competitive negotiation, emergency and sole source methods.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research, compile and analyze problems and data and formulate solutions and recommendations.
• Possess and demonstrate excellent business writing and oral communication skills in a tactful manner.
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret and explain regulations, procedures and standards.
• Experience with analyzing and evaluating proposals.
• Experience with developing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external clients, vendors, and other state agencies.
• Must possess strong oral presentation, negotiation and group facilitation skills.
• Ability to effectively work on multiple procurements and projects independently, with very little direct supervision.
Additional Considerations
• Demonstrated experience with eVA preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with the procurement of high dollar or complex requirements for technology, financial, service-related or other commodities.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing, issuing and negotiating competitive and non-competitive contracts.
• Demonstrated experience with handling all facets of contract administration.
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.
Selected candidate(s) must complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DMV participates in E-Verify.
All applicants for employment must consent to a background check. Selected candidates must consent to a fingerprint-based criminal history check, driver record check, and background investigation, if applicable.
As a condition of employment, the DMV will be alerted of any convictions for moving violations, including license suspension.
Submission of an online application is required. DMV does not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc., in any other format. When applying for jobs, please ensure your online application or resume is complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience and years of experience to properly assess your skills in the screening process. Candidates are evaluated based on information provided in the application materials. Missing information cannot be assumed.
Contact Information
Name: DMV Employment
Phone: (804) 997-3020
Email: employment@dmv.virginia.gov
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.