Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of General Services (DGS)

Location: Richmond, VA 

Agency Website: www.dgs.virginia.gov 

Recruitment Type: General Public – G

The DGS Division of Purchases & Supplies (DPS) is hiring for four Procurement Compliance Account Executives (AEs) to oversee high-risk contracts, serve on the Policy, Consulting, & Review (PCR) bureau's Legislative team and Policy team, and work in tandem with assigned agencies' Procurement Management AEs to ensure compliance.

DPS facilitates and ensures that every public body in the Commonwealth is able to purchase the highest quality materials, equipment, supplies, printing, and non-professional services at a reasonable cost and ensures that all procurement procedures are made in conformity with the Code of Virginia. The PCR bureau supports this by developing and updating statewide procurement policies and procedures, conducting Procurement Management Reviews (PMRs), reviewing agency eVA configuration and compliance, and providing assistance and consulting services. The Procurement Compliance AEs support policy updates and compliance, oversee high-risk contracts, and review/approve in-process procurements as counterparts to the Procurement Management AEs.

Job duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Serve as a reviewer/approver of in-process procurements.
• Provide clear and concise feedback to the agencies on non-compliance noted during review and approvals, and provide honest evidence-based feedback to the agency’s Procurement Management AE about where the agencies could use additional consultation/guidance and if additional compliance measures need to be created.
• Manage and conduct high risk contract reviews in accordance with the High-Risk Review desk reference, providing clear and concise reviews and using knowledge of procurement policy and laws to provide value added suggestions and comments.
• Assist the agency as needed with the procurement process for the High-Risk solicitation, contract administration, renewals, and contract close-out.
• Work with the agency’s Procurement Management AE to develop targeted training based on areas on non-compliance found during review/approvals.
• Assist with drafting updates to the APSPM from policy changes or legislative changes, including reviewing, researching, and determining the validity of agency-suggested changes to the APSPM and assisting with drafting the Procurement Information Memorandum (PIM).
• Track and document all actions on assigned bills during the annual legislative session, and draft Legislative Action Summaries (LAS) and Fiscal Impact Statements (FIS) within the required 24-hour timeline.
• Review and address DPS Administrative Requests for one-time increases of delegation.

This position is located in Richmond, Virginia and eligible for a hybrid telework schedule (telework up to 2 days/week) after the completion of a Telework Agreement.

We’ve got great benefits! 

DGS offers excellent health benefits at affordable pricing, pre-tax spending accounts, paid life insurance, paid Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and other leave benefits, wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching. Additionally, supplemental bus passes, ride share, or parking are available and DGS is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.  

Minimum Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of public procurement policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Experience analyzing, interpreting, and implementing policies/policy updates, including experience writing reports that provide feedback and recommendations to management.
• Experience executing highly complex procurements using Requests for Proposals and Invitations for Bids.
• Extensive knowledge of the entire contract life-cycle, from creation to close-out, including the ability to develop and administrate complex contracts.
• Considerable experience working with governmental eProcurement platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex project teams and improve business processes.
• Advanced data analysis skills, including data collection, research, and quantitative analysis.
• Excellent problem identification and problem solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to promote teamwork, motivate, mentor, and train others.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time wisely, function independently, and successfully handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, stressful environment.
• Excellent communications skills resulting in positive, helpful, effective oral and written communications.
• Skills with word processing software, spreadsheets, and presentation software.
• Valid Driver's license (or the ability to attain one within 60 days of hire).

Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire. 

The selected candidate must also pass a criminal background check. 

Additional Considerations 

• Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification. Candidates that do not have this certification will be required to obtain it within one year of hire.
• Virginia Contracting Master (VCM) certification.
• Virginia Construction Contracting Officer (VCCO) certification.
• Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) and/or Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB) certification.
• Experience with Virginia’s legislative process, including review and detailed analysis of proposed legislation.
• Experience writing Legislative Action Summaries.
• Experience writing Fiscal Impact Statements related to complex bills.

Special Instructions 

The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity. Please be sure that all of your relevant qualifications and considerations are specifically addressed in your submitted application. 

Online applications should be submitted via jobs.virginia.gov. 

Fax, e-mail, or mail applications will not be accepted. For assistance or computer access, please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact our office jobs@dgs.virginia.gov or 804-786-3910.  

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application has been successfully submitted. Applications will continue to be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received, but this position may be closed at any time after September 17, 2025. Please refer to the “Your Application” page in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DGS at 804-786-3910 for assistance.    

Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire. DGS will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

The selected candidate must also pass a criminal background check and complete a Statement of Economic Interest prior to the first day of employment.

The selected candidate will also be required to obtain the Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification within one year of employment, if they do not already have it.

Applicants that indicate they have preferential hiring rights in the form of a yellow form or blue card must submit these to our office prior to the closing of the posting, in accordance with DHRM policy 1.30. Please note that only current and former employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia that will be or have been laid off are eligible for preferential hiring rights. 

The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer and a proud Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified employer. Individuals from minoritized groups, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and individuals with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service experience are encouraged to apply.  

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. 

Contact Information  

Name: DGS Human Resources  

Phone: 804-786-3910  

Email: jobs@dgs.virginia.gov