Title: VIB Contract Manager (Chester-DCMA) - #BVIIS028, BVIIS191
State Role Title: VIB Specialist/Manager
Hiring Range: Salary up to mid $90,000s commensurate with experience
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Dept for Blind/Vision Impaired
Location: Blind & Vision Impaired
Agency Website: https://www.dbvi.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Join a mission‑driven team where your federal contracting expertise directly supports meaningful employment and expands opportunities for Virginians who are blind. VIB provides quality jobs for qualified Virginians, especially for those who are blind, offering growth, opportunities for employment, and advancement.
Job Duties:
In accordance with the Commonwealth Telework Policy, telework is limited based on agency business needs.
The mission of the Virginia Industries for the Blind (VIB) is to employ and develop Virginians who are Blind, Visually Impaired or Deaf Blind to achieve their desired level of employment through the manufacture and delivery of quality products and services.
Virginia Industries for the Blind (VIB) is a dynamic, ever evolving $50+ million social enterprise that offers challenging careers including production, services, retail, sales, customer service, fiscal, procurement, technology, and quality control. VIB is ISO-certified and prides itself on satisfying its customers while saving them money and advancing its mission to create great jobs for Virginians who are blind (or sighted). The Virginia Industries for the Blind is an enterprise division within DBVI. VIB is an accredited affiliate of the National Industries for the Blind, and a manufacturer and distributor of products and services provided under the provisions of the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act and the Ability One Program.
VIB is seeking to fill two Contract Managers for our Chester location. The incumbents will manage a team of employees who perform complex contract closeout support functions for Department of Defense contracts.
Performed Duties:
- Performed duties as a warranted 1102 contracting officer, contract administrator, or a contractor with significant contract or financial management responsibilities with the federal government.
- Perform duties without direct supervision, following verbal and written instructions and to accurately conduct self-research and contact outside entities for contract completion document.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. (FA286023F0068 is the federal task order number)
Knowledge/Experience:
• Experience, knowledge or training in the areas of Business, Accounting and/or Finance.
• Working knowledge of business communications practices and procedures, proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Skills:
• Significant management level skills and background.
• Highly proficient in MS Office products, Word, Excel, Access and Google Docs with or without adaptive technology.
• Proficient at basic math skills.
• Excellent analytical and independent problem-solving skills
• To function in a team environment, demonstrate strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• To comprehend written closeout center standard operating procedures, sound verbal and written communication skills.
Abilities:
• Ability to identify and utilize appropriate performance metrics when evaluating the contracts performance.
• Ability to be trained in various Government systems used to perform contract closeout.
• Ability to interpret and analyze information.
Additional Considerations:
- Significant and progressive experience as a manager or supervisor and in federal contracts in the federal government (DOD).
- Team oriented, very good interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.
- Significant experience with Contract Close-out, PIEE, Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), Con IT, or similar federal contract or payment systems.
Special Instructions:
- Pass and maintain a favorable NAC background check conducted by the Defense Security Service for this ADP/IT-II position.
- This position has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2 1201.1.
This position is exempt from the Virginia Personnel Act (nonclassified).
Nonclassified VIB roles include:
• Annuity based retirement plan (not VRS)
• Leave and holiday pay provided by VIB
• Jointly paid benefits (health & life insurance)
• Optional employee paid supplemental plans
Reasonable accommodation is available during the application/interview process per the ADA. Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov for assistance.
Minorities, individuals with disabilities, Veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.
To Apply
Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s New Recruitment Management System. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé are submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 804 662 7003
Email: Recruitment@dars.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.