Title: Sr. Contracts Officer
State Role Title: Procurement Officer III
Hiring Range: $101,420 - $104,464
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Dept of Med Assistance Svcs
Location: Dept of Medical Asst Services
Agency Website: www.dmas.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is excited to offer a competitive opportunity to serve as the Senior Contracts Officer in the Procurement & Contract Management Division.
Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
This position serves as a Senior Procurement Officer and supports all aspects of the agency's procurement activities by providing consistent and accurate service to agency staff in compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, and procedures. The incumbent will independently consult with DMAS divisions and provide technical procurement assistance, guidance, and recommendations on procurement related requirements. The incumbent will use highly complex procurement research tools, coordinate with stakeholders, promote transparency, and assist in maintaining the highest ethical standards. The incumbent will collaborate with stakeholders and assist in re-engineering business processes and improve strategic business operations.
The business needs of the position have in office requirements to include but are not limited to attending the in-person training and/ or meetings and collaboration with DMAS stakeholders.
Located in beautiful Central Virginia, the Richmond area puts you just 2 hours from the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia Beach and Washington DC. To learn more about the Richmond, VA area visit: https://www.virginia.org/
The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is working to improve the health and well-being of Virginians through access to high quality health care coverage.
DMAS wants talented individuals who can align their experience with the mission of the agency and its core values – service, collaboration, trust, problem solving and adaptability.
At the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) we encourage and promote that you Come as you are | Become who you want to be | That is our promise.
Minimum Qualifications
Competitive candidates will meet these minimum qualifications:
Considerable experience in managing and tracking multiple high-dollar, complex, IT contracts and provide weekly reporting.
Experience managing and coordinating timelines and deliverables across programs, legal, IT (VITA where applicable), and suppliers to ensure timely awards and successful performance.
Considerable experience Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA), the Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual (APSPM), and the VITA BUY-IT manual or similar procurement laws and regulation experience.
Considerable experience understanding Competitive Negotiation, Sealed Bidding, and Sole Source procurement methods.
Considerable experience with modifying contracts and executing contract renewals.
Considerable knowledge and experience in leading and guiding end users and project team as it relates to the procurement/contract management process for all types of procurements i.e. competitive, sealed, etc.
Considerable experience utilizing MS Office suite.
Experience with developing training materials and facilitating contract administrator training.
Knowledge/Experience interpreting and applying federal and state laws/regulations.
Experience meeting deadlines.
Experience communicating with internal/external stakeholders.
Additional Considerations
Competitive candidates should meet these additional considerations:
Virginia Contracting Associate (VCA)
Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO)
Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)
Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO)
Other procurement related certifications
Understanding of procurement laws and procedures, including but not limited to Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA), the Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual (APSPM), the VITA BUY-IT manual.
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.
The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) does not offer employment-based Sponsorship. Selected candidates will have their work authorization completed using the E‐Verify Program.
The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is an Executive Branch agency that will adhere to all policies and procedures, to include the Commonwealth’s Department of Human Resource Management Policy 1.61 Teleworking. This position could be expected to work in the office as driven by business needs.
Telework arrangements are a privilege and may be rescinded at any time based on performance and/or business need. The agency reserves the right to modify or terminate a telework arrangement, provided that reasonable notice is given to the employee.
This position requires a fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, Education Checks if applicable, Work History Verification with references.
This position requires the submission of a Statement of Economic Interest (financial disclosure).
If you wish to apply for a job with the Department of Medical Assistance Services, an application and/or resume for employment must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, faxed, emailed, or hand-delivered applications/resumes will not be accepted. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the relevant information presented in the state application and/or resume submitted before the closing date.
Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.
The Department of Medical Assistance Services practices fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
The Department of Medical Assistance Services is a V3 certified state agency that provides hiring preference to veterans and members of the reserves and/or National Guard in support of executive order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Spouse of a Veteran or Active Military Member, DMAS encourages you to apply and respond accordingly on your state application.
Contact Information
Name: DMAS Talent Acquisition
Phone: 804 - 225 - 4407
Email: askhcdtalentacq@dmas.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.