IT Sr Procurement Officer

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: General Public - G

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

•Experience in the procurement of wide variety of goods and services within state or local government is preferred.
•Certification as a Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO), Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), and/or Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) are preferred.

Special Instructions

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