IT Procurement Manager

Attorney General & Dept of Law; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Office of the Attorney General seeks an Information Technology Procurement Manager to lead IT contracting activities, negotiate terms, and manage the contract execution process in a public-service environment.

The role requires strong knowledge of VPPA, state procurement policies, and experience with RFPs/IFBs, plus excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Preference given to candidates with five years of state procurement experience and related certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ state procurement experience preferred.
• Experience developing RFPs, IFBs and other contract documents.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as key contact and SME for IT contract activities, including negotiations, terms, conditions, modifications and remedies.
• Manage contract execution process, resolve issues, mitigate delays, assist with audits and disputes.
• Ensure compliance with VPPA and state procurement policies and procedures.

Job description

Title: IT Procurement Manager

State Role Title:IT Procurement Manager

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience, Up to $120,000

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law

Location:Office of the Attorney General

Agency Website:https://www.oag.state.va.us/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Office of the Attorney General is seeking a procurement professional to join our team as an Information Technology Procurement Manager. We offer the challenge and opportunity of public service, a professional team environment, and competitive salaries and benefits.
The IT Procurement Manager acts as the key contact and subject-matter expert for all IT contract-related activities. This includes assisting with negotiating contract terms, conditions, modifications, incentives, and remedies, while working with key stakeholders to ensure that their requirements are met. Additionally, this position manages the contract execution process, resolving problems, mitigating delays, assisting with audits, mediating disputes, and escalating issues. The position requires a comprehensive knowledge of state IT procurement policies and practices and considerable experience in contract management.

Minimum Qualifications

• The successful candidate hired in this position will possess comprehensive knowledge of and considerable experience with governmental procurement principles and practices for IT and non-IT goods and services, including experience in the development of Request for Proposals, Invitation for Bids, and other contractual documents.
• The candidate must have experience in interpreting the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA) and other policies and procedures related to governmental purchasing and a working knowledge of the procurement policies and processes of Department of General Services/Division of Purchasing and Supply and Virginia Information Technology Agency.
• The candidate must also possess the ability to think and problem solve creatively; to effectively manage and complete assignments independently and as a team member; strong attention to detail; strong organizational skills; excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; and have high proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and automated systems.

Additional Considerations

• Preference will be given to those candidates that possess a minimum of five years’ state procurement experience; and graduation from college or university with major studies in Business or related field; and experience in the procurement of wide variety of goods and services within state or local government is preferred is highly preferred.
• Certification as a Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO), Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), and/or Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) are preferred.