Procurement Officer II

Title: Procurement Officer II

State Role Title: Procurement Officer II

Hiring Range: $65,000 - $85,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Military Affairs

Location: Blackstone, FTBAR

Agency Website: DMA

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

The Department of Military Affairs provides professional and responsive state support functions to the Adjutant General of Virginia, to the Virginia Army and Air National Guard, as well as the Virginia Defense Force in a diverse range of support functions. Whether we are providing purchasing or State Active Duty support to National Guard Civil Support missions, building new facilities, maintaining current facilities, operating range and training sites, providing human resource and payroll support, managing real property resources, helping give teens a better chance for success at Commonwealth ChalleNGe Youth Academy, teaching STEM to 5th graders at our STARBASE program, or the many other support functions which the DMA Team is involved in. What we do matters and supports our communities, our citizens, and especially our great Guard Soldiers and Airmen!



This position supports DMA’s mission, goals, and objectives by procuring goods and services in the most cost effective and efficient manner while observing state law, regulation, policy, and best practices. The incumbent of this position will provide agency-wide procurement, including the purchase of complex, high dollar goods and services while adhering to policy and procedures. This position must be timely in response and able to provide effective and efficient support to procure the highest quality product or service at the lowest cost to the agency.

Minimum Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of procurement laws of Commonwealth of Virginia, the Division of Purchases and Supply Agency Procurement & Surplus Property Manual (APSPM), Virginia Construction & Professional Services Manual (CPSM), and agency policies and procedures, on order to obtain the highest quality product or service in a timely manner;

Ability to work independently as part of a geographically separated team responsible for numerous facilities when required;

Formal training in procurement practices, policies and procedures;

Virginia Contracting Assistant Certification (VCA) required;

Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record required.

Additional Considerations

Virginia Construction Contracting Officer (VCCO), Certified Public Professional Buyer (CPPB) and/or Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) is a plus.

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.

Employment offers may be subject to any of the following:
o Extensive criminal background check
o Pre-employment drug screening
o Employment reference checks
o Virginia DMV Driver Alert System
o Pre-employment physical examination

Must have, and maintain, a valid Virginia Driver’s License for the duration of employment;

Must obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC);

The Department of Military Affairs is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. DMA encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) 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 urge you to respond accordingly on your state application and/or resume.

AmeriCorps and Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the “Relevant Work History” section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment).

Contact Information

Name: Loreley A. Leabhart

Phone: (804) 313-1694

Email: loreley.a.leabhart2.nfg@army.mil

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.