Procurement Officer III

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Mass transit benefit

Job summary

The Office of the Attorney General in Maryland seeks a highly experienced Procurement Officer III to lead the OAG's procurement activities, ensuring compliance with Maryland procurement laws and COMAR. This senior role requires strong judgment and attention to detail, with deep knowledge of state policies.

Responsibilities include drafting contract specifications, preparing IFBs/RFPs, evaluating bids, overseeing payments, and generating reports for SBR, MBE, VSBE, and PPN.

Qualifications

• Eight years of procurement experience with enterprise-wide policy interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop contract specifications.
• Prepare solicitations such as IFBs and RFPs.
• Oversee invoice payments and ensure compliance with contract terms.
• Assist agency staff with procurement policy guidance.
• Prepare quarterly/annual reports for SBR, MBE, VSBE, and PPN.

Skills

Procurement policy interpretation

Contract management

Solicitations (IFBs/RFPs)

Vendor evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

FMIS

Job description

Introduction

The Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of Maryland. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has the general charge, supervision, and direction of the State’s legal business, acting as legal advisors and representatives of the major agencies, various boards, commissions, officials, and institutions of State Government. The OAG also protects the public by civil enforcement of antitrust, civil rights, consumer protection, and securities laws and regulations and by the prosecution of organized crime, Medicaid fraud, environmental crimes, insurance fraud, state tax evasion, and other statutorily assigned matters. As Maryland’s 47th Attorney General, Anthony G. Brown leads the Office with a critical focus on equity, justice, and fairness.

The Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of Maryland. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has the general charge, supervision, and direction of the State’s legal business, acting as legal advisors and representatives of the major agencies, various boards, commissions, officials, and institutions of State Government. The OAG also protects the public by civil enforcement of antitrust, civil rights, consumer protection, and securities laws and regulations and by the prosecution of organized crime, Medicaid fraud, environmental crimes, insurance fraud, state tax evasion, and other statutorily assigned matters. As Maryland’s 47th Attorney General, Anthony G. Brown leads the Office with a critical focus on equity, justice, and fairness.

GRADE

20

LOCATION OF POSITION

200 Saint Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202

Main Purpose of Job

We are seeking a highly motivated Procurement Officer III to join the Maryland Office of the Attorney General (OAG). This position serves as the lead Procurement Officer for the OAG. This senior-level role coordinates the procurement of goods and services. Including but limited to equipment, supplies, information technology, and other services, ensuring all acquisitions comply fully with State laws, regulations, and COMAR requirements. The ideal candidate demonstrates sound judgment, strong attention to detail, and in-depth familiarity with Maryland State government procurement policies, procedures, and regulations.

POSITION DUTIES

The Procurement Officer III Will Perform The Following Duties

• Research and develop contract specifications for a wide range of goods and services.
• Develop and prepare written procurement determinations for all procurements in accordance with COMAR requirements.
• Develop and prepare solicitations, including Invitations for Bids (IFBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and other procurement vehicles.
• Conduct public bid openings and evaluate bids for responsiveness and responsibility.
• Oversee and authorize invoice payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contract terms.
• Provide procurement technical interpretation, instruction, training, guidance, and assistance to agency staff in accordance with State laws and regulations.
• Prepare quarterly and annual reports for SBR, PPN, MBE and VSBE.
• Attend State procurement training and meetings.
• Purchase supplies and equipment.
• Create Blanket Purchase Orders, Purchase Orders and Change Orders in FMIS.
• Establish proper agency procedures, policies, and processes to ensure a premier procurement program and practice at the OAG.

Minimum Qualifications

Procurement Officer III- Option 1

Experience: Eight years of experience, four years of experience in ensuring appropriate and consistent enterprise-wide interpretation of and compliance with enterprise level procurement laws, regulations, policies and procedures and an additional four years of professional public sector procurement, or private sector contracting experience, which included activities such as soliciting, evaluating, negotiating and awarding contracts, advertising procurement opportunities, distributing specifications to vendors, coordinating bidder evaluation committees, conducting vendor debriefings, monitoring contract performance, eProcurement management, professionals certification or procurement business operations.

Procurement Officer III- Option 2

Experience: Seven years of experience, three years of experience in ensuring appropriate and consistent enterprise-wide interpretation of and compliance with enterprise level procurement laws, regulations, policies and procedures and an additional four years of professional public sector procurement, or private sector contracting experience, which included activities such as soliciting, evaluating, negotiating and awarding contracts, advertising procurement opportunities, distributing specifications to vendors, coordinating bidder evaluation committees, conducting vendor debriefings, monitoring contract performance, eProcurement management, professionals certification or procurement business operations.

Notes

• Candidates may substitute one year of experience in ensuring appropriate and consistent enterprise-wide interpretation of and compliance with enterprise level procurement laws, regulations, policies and procedures for the additional four years of the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute certification as a Certified Public Manager from the National Association of Purchasing Management; Certified Professional Contracts Manager from the National Contract Management Association; Certified Public Purchasing Officer or Certified Professional Public Buyer from the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Inc. or National Association of State Purchasing Officers) for the additional four years of the required experience.
• Candidates for Option 1 positions may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and four years of experience in ensuring appropriate and consistent enterprise-wide interpretation of and compliance with enterprise level procurement laws, regulations, policies and procedures for the required experience of experience.
• Candidates for Option 2 positions may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and three years of experience in ensuring appropriate and consistent enterprise-wide interpretation and compliance with enterprise level procurement laws, regulations, policies and procedures for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate of Jurisprudence degree or a Master’s degree in Business Administration for six years of the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Contracting, Industrial Management or logistics specialist classifications or administrative support specialty codes in the procurement or financial management fields of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

• At least three years of experience performing State of Maryland procurement work, including preparing procurement determinations compliant with COMAR Title 21.
• Experience developing and managing solicitations such as IFBs, RFPs, and other formal procurement documents.
• Experience conducting public bid openings and evaluating bids for responsiveness and responsibility.
• Hands-on experience using FMIS to create Purchase Orders, Blanket Purchase Orders, and Change Orders.
• Demonstrated experience preparing required State procurement reports such as SBR, MBE, VSBE, and PPN submissions.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
• Employees in this classification who have not already done so must obtain certification as a Procurement Professional Certification from the Maryland Department of General Services within one year of appointment.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet all the minimum and preferred qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements and preferred qualifications of the position. Applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect/incomplete application forms will not be accepted. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application to include all related education, experience, and employment dates. Please answer supplemental questions with complete answers. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable

For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

If applicable, successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list for at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions.

Benefits

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The successful candidate will be eligible for subsidized health benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage) and life insurance; leave, including annual (vacation), personal, sick, and paid parental leave; and will be eligible for participation in a contributory defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after ten years. State employees are eligible to participate in two supplemental retirement plans: the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and the 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan. The State also offers a free mass transit benefit for local bus and express bus services.

The Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer that encourages all interested persons to apply regardless of race, color, religion or belief, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, pregnancy, family or parental status, veteran status, genetic information, or any protected category prohibited by local, State or federal laws.