Title: Enterprise Sourcing Specialist

State Role Title: Procurement Officer III

Hiring Range: $100,000 - $125,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: VA Information Tech Agency

Location: VA Information Technologies

Agency Website: https://www.vita.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

VITA's Enterprise Sourcing team within Supply Chain Management is seeking an Enterprise Sourcing Specialist (ESS) to be responsible for the sourcing and execution of Enterprise and infrastructure sourcing and contracts for IT solutions, goods, and services.

This position facilitates the process of evaluating, negotiating and selecting solutions that provide the best value to the Commonwealth and align with the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA).

This includes leading cross-functional VITA teams of diverse business-related professions (security, commercial contract managers, VITA service owners, financial analysts) that may include VITA Customers (Commonwealth Executive Branch Agencies, and all other public bodies) and stakeholders in the development of requests for information (RFI) and requests for proposal (RFP) documents, leading teams in evaluating supplier responses and proposals, negotiating complex contracts with suppliers and executing contract awards.

This position may serve on cross-functional sourcing/operational teams to support the development of IT infrastructure sourcing strategy and will provide guidance to the teams by conducting and utilizing proactive market research, data/trend analysis, and research/planning in support of sourcing strategies.

This position will work with other Enterprise Sourcing team members on a regular basis, including other sourcing professionals as well as financial/data focused groups to enhance automation and continual process improvement.

This position assists VITA Customers in identifying how to solve IT business problems, while simultaneously participating in SCM governance/oversight activities of Executive Branch agencies as a part of SCM's role as IT procurement authority for the Commonwealth.

Assists in the development and presentation of customer-facing training content in support of SCM's IT procurement training.

Join VITA at The Boulders in Richmond, VA, where innovation meets impact! As the Commonwealth’s leading IT agency, we’re connecting, protecting, innovating, and powering Virginia’s digital future through collaboration, creativity, and purpose. Our team thrives in a vibrant, customer-focused environment that values growth, accountability, and forward thinking — all while making technology work for every corner of Virginia.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable IT Procurement experience.

Extensive experience working with internal and external stakeholders.

Considerable experience executing request for proposals (RFPs).

Considerable demonstrated experience of contract development.

Extensive experience in analyzing and negotiating complex high-value contracts.

Considerable ability to interpret state or federal procurement law and policies.

Extensive work-related experience leading cross-functional project teams, composed of both internal/external stakeholders and staff at all organizational levels and experience levels, through facilitation and coordination rather than direct supervisory authority.

Experience in strategic planning and execution of a sourcing, procurement, acquisitions, and/or purchasing plan.

Additional Considerations

Experience in business, information systems, compliance, legal, or related field preferred.

State or local Virginia State Agency complex high dollar competitive negotiations and other complex procurement experience.

Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification from the Virginia Institute of Procurement (VIP).

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.

This position is telework eligible.

Applicants must consent to a fingerprint background check.

The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

State applications and/or resumes will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the state applicant tracking system. We will not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc. in any other format. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and/or resume.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

VITA is a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we encourage you to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Name: VITA Human Resources

Phone: Recruitment@vita.virginia.gov

Email: Recruitment@vita.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.