Senior Procurement and Contract Officer

Title: Senior Procurement and Contract Officer

State Role Title:Procurement Officer II

Hiring Range: $85000 - $105000 annually

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Workforce Development and Advancement

Location:DWDA Central Office

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Performs work of considerable difficulty with legal ramifications in the solicitation and execution of procurement requests and contracts while ensuring all aspects of the procurement process are conducted fairly timely and in in accordance with procurement laws regulations policies and procedures.

Serves as senior procurement professional and agency contract officer in the development and oversight of complex goods and service solicitations; provides training; and supports agency SWaM goals.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of procurement law and regulations; procurement principles and practices including approved methods of procurement supplier diversity requirements specification package development contract management and administration principles and small purchase programs.

Strong oral and written communication interpersonal contracting organizational problem solving negotiation and computer skills.

Demonstrated ability to research compile and analyze information to determine and utilize proper method of procurement; research develop and write service procurements and solicitations; exercise considerable discretion and judgment within established procedures and scope of responsibility.

Demonstrated ability to maintain a professional demeanor with internal and external clients; identify select and negotiate with contractors and suppliers.

Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain auditable files and contracts; resolve procurement issues and disputes; interpret explain and apply policies procedures and regulations; process procurement transactions in an automated environment; prepare complex non-routine contractual instruments and specifications;

Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks establish milestones and meet deadlines

As a Lead Buyer must have and maintain Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification and complete mandatory Statement of Economic Interests forms and Conflict of Interests training.

Valid drivers license is required as occasional statewide overnight travel may be required.

Additional Considerations

Advanced procurement certification considerable experience in procurement of goods and services in the public sector use of eVA and Enterprise Resource Planning system and the use of a state issued Small Purchase Charge Card (SPCC).

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.

Diversity and inclusivity are at the heart of what we do in Virginia and the Department of Workforce Development and Advancement is committed to upholding these values in our employment opportunities across the Commonwealth to people from all backgrounds including all races ethnicities genders and abilities.

The Department of Workforce Development and Advancement is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program and a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer. AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

The selected candidate must successfully pass a comprehensive background check including an FBI fingerprint background investigation.

Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed emailed faxed or hand delivered applications and résumés will not be accepted.

Applications are not accepted after the recruitment closing date.

Please carefully review the details of this recruitment including the location of the position and the posted salary before applying. The Department of Workforce Development and Advancement does not provide relocation assistance and no salary will be offered outside of the posted salary range / flat rate.

Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application (and/or resume). You must ensure your application/resume includes the scope of your experience knowledge skills and abilities as it relates to the position you are applying for. Information not stated will not be assumed.

This website will provide confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

For the status of your application and this position please refer to your RMS / account. We do not provide application status updates via email or telephone.

Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Applicants needing accommodations should contact the Human Resource office for additional information.

The Department of Workforce Development and Advancement does not provide sponsorship; therefore applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S. a Lawful Permanent Resident or an alien authorized to work in the US.

NOTICE: Department of Workforce Development and Advancement will record information from each new employees Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources / Recruitment

Phone: For the most up-to-date status of your application please refer to your account. We do not provide application status updates via phone.

Email: for recruitment related questions. Emailed applications resumes or cover letters will not be accepted. For the most up-to-date status of your application please refer to your account.

In support of the Commonwealths 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 .

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.