Senior Procurement Specialist

Title: Senior Procurement Specialist

State Role Title: Procurement Officer II

Hiring Range: $54,418.00 - $78,000.0

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Human Resource Mgt

Location: Dept of Human Resource Mgmt

Agency Website: www.dhrm.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) is seeking a passionate and highly motivated Senior Procurement Officer who enjoys working on large, complex contracts, to join the agency’s Finance and Administration Office. This position is responsible for leading the procurement of all benefit-related services, to include the Commonwealth’s Health Insurance and Workers’ Compensation programs; for contract administration and maintenance of all DHRM contracts, in accordance with Virginia Public Procurement Act; and for providing procurement consulting and expertise to other office areas within DHRM. As lead procurement specialist, you will perform contract management; purchasing and receiving functions for the agency; monitoring equipment inventory and surplus property; supporting office administration; compliance with SWAM requirements; and backing up the CFO in her absence or as delegated.

DHRM’s core values is “Ethics” which stands for excellence, teamwork, honor, innovation, customer focus and stewardship. DHRM is dedicated to providing programs and services to attract, develop and retain a state workforce focused on meeting the demands of today and the possibilities of tomorrow. Working for Virginia state government means working with others who care about making a difference in our communities. It is about making Virginia the best place for business, the best place to visit, and the best place to live and work.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable and comprehensive knowledge of the Virginia Public Procurement Act, APSPM, and CAPP. Demonstrated ability to write Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for service contract procurements. Demonstrated written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to evaluate proposals and negotiate contract terms. Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills in contract management. Demonstrated ability to plan and manage projects with excellent organization skills, and strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Highly developed skills using a wide variety of PC applications. High school graduate or equivalent.

Additional Considerations

Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO)/Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification. Virginia Contract Administration and Risk Management (VCA-RM) 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.

State employees who have been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) must submit the card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to (804) 371-7401. Please include your name and the position number of the fax cover sheet. The successful applicant will be required to obtain Virginia Contracting Officer certification within one year of employment and complete a Statement of Economic Interest. This position is eligible for telework up to two days per week.

All applicants are subject to a background investigation. The investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority. AMERICORPS, PEACE CORPS, AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

“The Department of Human Resource Management is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.”

Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

Name: Derek Mountford

Phone: 804-225-2729

Email: derek.mountford@dhrm.virginia.gov

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.