Senior Public Procurement & Contracts Specialist

VCCS Shared Services Center; Daleville (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework available

Job summary

The Senior Contract Officer at VCCS Shared Services Center oversees procurement for 23 colleges, the System Office, and SSC. The role involves soliciting contracts, managing term agreements, and analyzing markets to guide sourcing decisions.

Travel within Virginia and the United States is required. Hybrid telework is available, and sponsorship is not offered. The successful candidate will ensure purchases meet all policies and laws while delivering efficient, compliant procurement services.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading solicitations and contract negotiations.
• Experience interpreting and modifying legal agreements for compliance.
• Knowledge of governmental procurement principles and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Solicits and issues contracts using complex procurement methods.
• Manages a portfolio of term contracts for SSC customers.
• Analyzes market data to guide sourcing decisions.
• Ensures purchases comply with VCCS/state laws and policies.
• Implements best practices to improve performance and compliance.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Communication skills

Education

Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification

Virginia Contracting Associate (VCA) certification

Tools

eVA procurement system

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat Pro

AIS/PeopleSoft

Job description

The Senior Contract Officer at VCCS Shared Services Center oversees procurement for 23 colleges, the System Office, and SSC. The role involves soliciting contracts, managing term agreements, and analyzing markets to guide sourcing decisions.

Travel within Virginia and the United States is required. Hybrid telework is available, and sponsorship is not offered. The successful candidate will ensure purchases meet all policies and laws while delivering efficient, compliant procurement services.