Senior Procurement and Contract Officer

Title: Senior Procurement and Contract Officer

State Role Title: Procurement Officer II / 19152

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Employment Commission

Location: VEC CENTRAL OFFICE

Agency Website: vec.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

**This posting is open to current employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Contract employees are ineligible.**

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.

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, 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; maintain a professional demeanor with internal and external clients; identify, select and negotiate with contractors and suppliers; 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; and prioritize tasks, establish milestones and meet deadlines.

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

Valid driver's 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 VEC 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 Virginia Employment Commission 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. VEC 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 a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

For the status of your application and this position, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov 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 VEC 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: VEC will record information from each new employee’s 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 Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. We do not provide application status updates via phone.

Email: Careers@vec.virginia.gov 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 Jobs.Virginia.Gov account.

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.