IT Contingent Labor and Research Services Category Manager

Title: IT Contingent Labor and Research Services Category Manager

State Role Title:Procurement Officer III

Hiring Range: $145000 - $157000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: VA Information Tech Agency

Location:VA Information Technologies

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) is excited to offer a competitive opportunity to serve as an IT Contingent Labor and Research Services Category Manager with the Statewide Sourcing & Category Management Division.

This position will implement a category strategy to maximize the Commonwealths purchasing power and value in a portfolio of 10 contracts representing over $400M in annual spend on behalf of the Commonwealth including all executive branch agencies localities and educational institutions as well as public bodies outside of Virginia.

The ITCL program supports acquisition of IT staff augmentation (contractors) and IT consulting resources. Research services include contracts for IT legal investigative and business risk research services.

Areas of responsibility include strategic planning; enterprise program management; enterprise governance and oversight; complex IT contract management; supplier relationship management of critical suppliers within the Commonwealth; policy development revision and enforcement; serving as a key stakeholder in complex sourcing projects; leading complex contract negotiations; industry engagement; customer engagement; communications training and change management.

Must be innovative and solution-oriented to address complex issues. Must have strong analytical skills to create data-driven business strategies. Identifies opportunities for cost-savings and leverages Commonwealth spend to obtain best value. Identifies process efficiencies.

Increases the utilization of statewide IT contracts across executive branch and public bodies by communicating value to customers. Proactively identifies similar business needs across executive branch agencies to develop statewide contract strategies that result in procurement efficiencies.

Utilizes e-procurement contract management and sales reporting systems to effectively manage contracts. Ability to communicate within levels of an organization including senior executives.

Ability to independently and strategically mange all aspects of the programs and contracts in this category with consistency sound judgement and integrity. Ensures compliance with Virginia Public Procurement Act and other related legislation and policy.

Experience in a procurement contract management or project management organization or industry-specific experience in the staffing/consulting sector is required. This is a critical position within the Statewide Sourcing & Category Management Division and requires a self-starter who will take initiative to maintain the category in alignment with industry best practices.

Join VITA at The Boulders in Richmond VA where innovation meets impact! As the Commonwealths leading IT agency were connecting protecting innovating and powering Virginias 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 experience in a procurement contract management or project management organization or within the staffing/consulting industry.

Considerable experience in strategic planning including applying data to create business strategies and drive positive business outcomes.

Considerable experience in the formation negotiation management of high-value complex IT contracts or managing complex IT projects.

Considerable experience establishing and managing effective business relationships and implementing and supporting change management with critical suppliers stakeholders or customers.

Considerable experience in developing implementing interpreting or applying policies procedures state laws or other governance frameworks.

Experience meeting deadlines.

Additional Considerations

Experience in independently and strategically managing an enterprise IT governance program.

Experience in developing training content and delivering training in front of large audiences.

Experience interacting with senior-level executives and members of the Governors administration.

Working knowledge of the Virginia Public Procurement Act.

Working knowledge of VITAs enabling legislation and governance functions.

Certified Contingent Workforce Professional (CCWP) certification.

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 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:

Email:

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.