Lead Sr. Procurement Officer - DR014

Lead Senior Procurement Officer

Are you a contracting officer with experience using IFBs and RFPs to procure non-professional services and goods, including technology? Do you have knowledge and experience with the entire contract life-cycle and contract management for term contracts?

Come join DGS as our Lead Senior Procurement Officer!

Title : Lead Sr. Procurement Officer - DR014

State Role Title : Procurement Officer II

Hiring Range : $88,000 - $93,500

Pay Band : 5

Agency : Department of General Services (DGS)

Location : Richmond, VA

The DGS Office of Procurement Services (OPS) is hiring for a Lead Senior Procurement Officer. The Office of Procurement Services supports DGS by ensuring all procurement laws are always adhered to by implementing and executing good procurement practices within OPS and in the divisions where procurement delegations have been granted.

The Lead Senior Procurement Officer is an advanced level professional purchasing position on the OPS team responsible for the procurement of non-professional services and complex goods, including very complex technology procurements. They will also provide training and guidance to internal staff, customer, suppliers, contractors, supported Agencies, and business units, including the DGS Division of Fleet Services, Division of Real Estate Services, the Office of Information Systems & Services, the Virginia Distribution Center, and more.

Job duties include, but are not limited to :

• Procure nonprofessional services and complex goods as assigned through competitive sealed (IFB) or unsealed bidding (QQ), competitive negotiation (RFP), sole source, and emergency methods consistent with the VPPA, APSPM, VITA Buy IT Procurement Manual, and DGS policies and procedures.
• Ensure all contract management activities are accomplished in an accurate manner, all actions are annotated in Contracts and Procurement Files as established within DGS policy and procedures, and all contract management responsibilities are fulfilled as outlined in DGS Policy PR-1 and PR-3.
• Review contracts to determine contractual compliance and take appropriate action to address vendor performance or compliance issues.
• Act as liaison between the departmental contract administrator, end user, and vendor to resolve contractual or invoicing disputes.
• Provide training, guidance, and assistance to Contract Officers in procurement procedures, usage of eVA, contract management, and day-to-day activity.
• Assist management in workflow assignments across the team.
• Provide individual training to assigned eVA users and training on SWaM plans, goals, and outreach to DGS customers and staff as required or requested.
• Provide customer support to assigned agencies and business units.

This position will be located in Richmond, Virginia and must report on-site. This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule (telework up to 2 days / week) upon completion of an approved telework agreement.

We've got great benefits!

DGS offers excellent health benefits at affordable pricing, pre-tax spending accounts, paid life insurance, paid Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and other leave benefits, wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching. Additionally, supplemental bus passes, ride share, or parking are available and DGS is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Minimum Requirements

Visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire.

The selected candidate must also pass a criminal background check.

Additional Considerations