Procurement Contract Officer, General Services Division W5428

Title: Procurement Contract Officer, General Services Division W5428

State Role Title: Purchas Agnts, Excpt Wholesle, Retl, and Farm Prod

Hiring Range: $65,000 - $75,000, commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Social Services

Location: Dept of Social Services

Agency Website: dss.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

At the Virginia Department of Social Services, we put people at the center of everything we do. We believe that every Virginian can live a life of dignity and that all voices, ideas and experiences contribute greatly to our pursuit of excellence. Inspired by continuous improvement, we commit ourselves to listening, learning and cultivating environments of trust, respect and positive engagement. Together, we are mission-driven, eager to achieve, and passionate about bringing the best of who we are to those we serve.

We design and deliver high-quality human services that help Virginians achieve safety, independence and overall well-being. We are a $2 billion agency – one of the largest in the Commonwealth of Virginia – partnering with 120 local departments of social services and 31 community action agencies, along with faith-based and non-profit organizations, to promote the well-being of children, adults, and families statewide. We proudly serve alongside 1,650 (state) and 12,200 (local) human services professionals throughout the Social Services System, who ensure that thousands of Virginia’s most vulnerable citizens have easy access to the services and benefits available to them.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDSS offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short- and Long-Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching – Employee Benefits.

About The Position:

The Procurement Contract Officer is an advanced level professional purchasing position responsible for the procurement of a variety of goods and services in an efficient and cost-effective manner to support the divisions of Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS).

The Procurement Contract Officer performs complex procurements of Non-IT and IT goods and services, and other highly technical goods and services in support VDSS. Performs all procurement activities related to the development of formal and informal Request for Applications/Proposals (RFA/Ps), Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Information (RFI), and eVA Quick Quotes in accordance with applicable Federal laws, the Virginia Public Procurement Act, the DGS/DPS Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual (APSPM), VITA and Department policies and procedures to support both the agency's internal and external customers.

Fulfills resulting contract management responsibilities including modifications, renewals, and other contract or compliance actions. Maintains assigned procurement and electronic and paper contract files. Assist in the development of internal policies and procedures. Provides training, assistance and guidance to internal and external customers and suppliers in procurement processes, Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (DSBSD) certified Micro and SWaM business requirements, the correct use of the Commonwealth’s electronic procurement system (eVA) and training, as needed. Serves as the Procurement FOIA Specialist and will provide direct support to the Agency.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have demonstrated:

• Working knowledge of federal and state government procurement policies for the purchase of Non-IT and IT goods, services and grants. Familiarity with federal government procurement policies and grants. Ability to interpret and apply state procurement regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Experience in developing formal and informal Request for Applications/Proposals (RFA/Ps), Invitation for Bids (IFBs), and other contractual documents, and administrating contracts.
Advanced knowledge of spot, term, sole source, and ordering agreements for goods and non-professional service procurements. Experience researching techniques for obtaining goods and services. Experience analyzing data, developing reports, and applying business rules.
• Ability to plan, organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Experience leading a team or grou