Title: IT Sr Procurement Officer DSP00508

State Role Title: Procurement Officer III

Hiring Range: Negotiable and commensurate with experience.

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of State Police

Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia

Agency Website: vsp.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

About the Position:

The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire an Information Technology (IT) Senior Procurement Officer in our Property and Finance Division at State Police Headquarters in North Chesterfield, Virginia. The successful candidate will develop and execute IT sourcing strategies for services and goods; identify solutions to IT procurement business problems; and facilitate the process of evaluating, negotiating, and selecting IT solutions that provide the best value to the Agency and comply with applicable laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.

About the Agency:

We are seeking to expand our diverse team of change makers and innovators. As a member of the VSP family, you would make a difference by serving every city, county, town, resident, and visitor of the Commonwealth through supporting our vast public safety mission. Challenge yourself to make a difference today by applying for a career with VSP!

VSP embraces inclusion and diversity in our workforce and in the protection of all people. We embrace our tradition of professionalism and excellence, and we are excited for our future as we continue our journey to become a best-in-class state government agency. We are firmly committed to our family-like culture and are seeking to expand our team.

Minimum Qualifications

•Considerable knowledge of and experience with governmental procurement principles, practices, and methods of procurement for various Information Technology and Non-Information Technology goods and services; of interpreting the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA) and other policies and procedures related to governmental purchasing; and of developing and managing Request for Proposals (RFPs), Invitation for Bids (IFBs), and other contractual documents.
•Skill in evaluating bids and proposal specifications, terms and conditions, and cost elements of a bid/proposal; in analysis, research, and preparation of highly complex specifications, solicitations, and contract documents; in negotiating contracts; and in using Microsoft Office applications to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Exchange/Outlook, and performing basic computer operations in developing official documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
•Demonstrated ability to apply research techniques for obtaining complex/technical goods and services; to analyze data; to develop reports; to plan, organize, direct and prioritize a variety of procurement processes and multiple projects; to apply analytic and problem-solving skills to develop sound, well-reasoned decisions, conclusions, and recommendations; to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing in English; to present information and recommendations clearly and persuasively; to advise personnel and management regarding procurement processes, responsibilities, issues, and matters; to organize and maintain contract files and records; to work independently and/or as a team leader while leading procurement efforts; to maximize and execute time management and work prioritization and organization; and to develop and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with associates, employees, managers, other departments, procurement professionals, suppliers and other public agencies.
•Extensive experience with public procurement, contracting laws and state regulations.
•Demonstrated experience with complex requirements and technology related procurements, service contracts, business writing, and fiscal procedures.
•Must have a Virginia Operator's License.
•High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Additional Considerations

•Certification as a Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO), Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), and/or Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) are preferred.

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.

Elements of the selection process include the screening of application(s); the interviewing of qualified candidate(s), to include pre-employment testing, a presentation and/or a work sample, if applicable; salary negotiation(s) if applicable; a background investigation; and a medical evaluation if applicable. The anticipated duration of the pre-employment process is determined by the successful completion of the above items.

Applications, cover letters and/or resumes shall only be accepted on-line through the PageUp recruitment management system at https://jobs.virginia.gov and must be received by 11:55 P. M. on April 25, 2025. Please limit resumes to four pages and cover letters to one page. Any additional attachments received in excess of this will not be considered.

PageUp provides a confirmation of receipt of your application, resume and/or cover letter submitted successfully. Please refer to your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. For questions, please contact the Employment Unit of the Human Resources Division at civilianemployment@vsp.virginia.gov.

The Department of State Police is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is to extend employment opportunities to qualified individuals on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

(V)alor (S)ervice (P)ride

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.