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Senior Contracts Officer

VCCS-Shared Services Center

Virginia, USA

Full-time

Senior

Hybrid

USD 68000-75000 yearly / year

Discovered 4 weeks ago

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Job Description

Solicits and issues contracts for goods and services as needed by the SSC customers utilizing a variety of complex procurement methods.

Manages a portfolio of term contracts for use by the SSC customers (potentially including other public bodies).

Analyze market data to make appropriate sourcing decisions.

Ensure that all purchases are performed accurately and timely and in accordance with applicable VCCS and state policies and applicable laws.

Employs best business practices to continuously improve performance, compliance, efficiency and effectiveness.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

Governmental procurement principles and ability to follow procurement policy and standard operating procedures
Knowledge of eVA (state procurement system)
Extensive expertise in making sourcing decisions for complex procurement of supplies, equipment, and professional and non-professional services, including the ability to analyze market data, exercise sound judgment, take initiative, handle multiple competing priorities, solve problems, and attend to detail while maintaining a big-picture perspective
Proficient written and oral communication skills
develop and comprehend highly complex solicitation and contract documents, including the ability to interpret procurement-related law and policies, apply that knowledge, and as needed participate in the development of related policies and procedures
build working relationships to solve problems and achieve common goals
provide exceptional and professional customer service to diverse internal and external customers and suppliers
work effectively with a wide range of constituencies
collaborate effectively in a team environment with matrix reporting relationships
maintain confidentiality
to travel within Virginia and within the United States as needed
Multiple years of complex procurement experience leading solicitations and negotiating contracts, vendor agreements, orders, statements of work, etc.
Experience in a customer service environment
Experience in interpreting and modifying legal agreements for compliance
Current Virginia Contracting Officer ( VCO ) certification or ability to obtain Virginia Contracting Associate ( VCA ) certification within one year of hire and VCO within two years; seehttps://vip.dgs.virginia.gov/ for more information on VCA & VCO certifications

Additional Considerations

Professional procurement certification(s): VCO , CPPO , CPPB , CPM or other nationally recognized procurement/contract management certification

Experience in analyzing, negotiating and generating year-over-year procurement savings

Procurement experience in higher education and/or state government

Experience using an electronic procurement system

Experience using MS Office products and/or Adobe Acrobat Pro

Knowledge with AIS /PeopleSoft functionality

Knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia ( VPPA , APSPM , etc.) & VCCS procurement policies

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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