Title: Contract Manager

State Role Title: Procurement Manager II

Hiring Range: $85,000 - $105,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Energy

Location: Washington Building

Agency Website: energy.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia Energy’s Procurement Team seeks a qualified professional to provide advanced leadership and oversight of the agency’s procurement and contracting activities, with a primary emphasis on procurements supported by federal grants, cooperative agreements, and federal pass‑through funding. The position ensures full compliance with the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA), the Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual (APSPM), and 2 CFR 200.

The selected candidate will exercise independent judgment in procurement planning, contract development, compliance interpretation, and program administration. This role serves as the agency’s subject matter expert on federal procurement requirements and grant‑funded purchasing, supervises procurement staff, advises internal stakeholders, manages complex procurements, and ensures transparency, integrity, and audit readiness across all procurement operations.

Virginia Energy’s mission is to lead the Commonwealth to a safe, reliable and responsible energy future with greater emphasis on renewable energy programs and economic development, as well as implement the Virginia’s Energy Plan to ensure the Commonwealth has abundant, reliable, affordable and clean energy.

Come be a part of an agency that makes a difference. We have offices in Big Stone Gap, Charlottesville, and Richmond, Virginia.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA), APSPM, and state procurement regulations.
• Knowledge of contract law, contract administration principles, and risk management.
• Knowledge of 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) and federal procurement standards.
• Knowledge of federal grant requirements, cost principles, and audit expectations.
• Knowledge of required federal contract clauses, certifications, and flow down provisions.
• Knowledge of documentation standards for federally funded procurements.
• Understanding of sourcing strategies, competitive negotiation, and supplier management.
• Knowledge of eVA procurement system functionality and reporting tools.
• Familiarity with state budgeting, finance, and compliance requirements.
• Skill in drafting federally compliant contracts, including complex terms and conditions.
• Skill in developing solicitations for federally funded procurements (IFBs, RFPs, RFQs).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Skill in negotiation, conflict resolution, and vendor performance management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex requirements clearly.
• Skill in training, coaching, and developing staff.
• Proficiency in eVA, Microsoft Office Suite, and procurement-related systems.

Additional Considerations

• Ability to interpret and apply procurement laws, regulations, and policies to complex scenarios.
• Ability to manage multiple high priority procurements simultaneously.
• Ability to lead teams, supervise staff, and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain high ethical standards.
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and recommend process improvements.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with grant managers, program staff, and external partners.

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.

Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications. You will receive confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted. To check the status of your application, refer to “Your Application” in your account.

This position is designated to file a financial disclosure under the State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act. This is a condition of employment, and you are required to submit the Statement of Economic Interests electronically through the Virginia Ethics Council’s online filing system annually.

All applicants for employment must consent to a comprehensive background check. Selected candidates must successfully pass a drug test, reference, driving, and criminal background check.

This position does not offer visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form.

Virginia Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice, therefore prohibits discrimination on basis of sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation or disability in the recruitment, selection and hiring of our workforce.

As a certified V3 organization, Virginia Energy honors the Commonwealth’s veterans hiring preference. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other National Service Alumni are also encouraged to apply.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or any part of the remaining hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email: HumanResources@energy.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.