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Title: Procurement Management Account Executive
State Role Title: Procurement Officer III
Hiring Range: $94,000 - $100,000
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Department of General Services
Location: PATRICK HENRY BUILDING
Agency Website: Jobs@dgs.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Department of General Services, Division of Purchases & Supply (DPS) is seeking a highly motivated, self-starter to serve as Procurement Management Account Executive and provide superior customer service to assigned state agency clients. The successful candidate will establish long-term relationships with assigned agencies and independently provide consulting services, training, guidance, and recommendations to state agency leadership and senior management in support of public procurement-and related operations. The candidate will use complex, proven performance measurement and evaluation tools to promote operational efficiency and effectiveness in areas of non-technology procurements and to conduct procurement management reviews. The Account Executive will consult with public bodies on contract development, administration, risk mitigation, best practices in Procurement, to include eProcurement use, surplus property, and logistics. The successful candidate will assist agency clients with reengineering business approaches between public bodies and vendors to improve supplier relationships. Additionally, the candidate will perform set-up, configuration and support of the Department of General Services’ statewide electronic procurement system, eVA while promoting increased utilization of eVA to increase efficiency and reduce costs. This position will be located in Richmond, Virginia but some telework is available immediately.
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. DGS is a qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule (telework 2 days/week) upon completion of an approved telework agreement.
Minimum Qualifications
• Extensive knowledge of public procurement policies, regulations and procedures, including development and administration of complex contracts.
• Experience executing procurements using Requests for Proposals and Invitations for Bids.
• Advanced data analysis skills including data collection, research, using quantitative methods.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to promote teamwork, including motivating, mentoring, and training others.
• Knowledge and experience leading complex project management teams and improving business processes
• Proficient skills with MS Office products including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, analyze, interpret, and implement policies.
• Excellent communications skills resulting in positive, helpful, effective oral and written communications, including writing reports.
• Ability to function independently, successfully handle multiple priorities
• Experience managing time wisely and excel in a fast-paced, stressful environment.
• Experience problem identification and problem solving skills.
Additional Considerations
• Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO), or ability to attain within 1 year of employment.
• Virginia Contracting Master (VCM), Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO).
• Experience with Virginia’s legislative process including review and detailed analysis of proposed legislation.
• Knowledge and experience with the Department of General Services’ statewide electronic procurement system and program (eVA).
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.
Applicants that indicate they have preferential hiring rights in the form of a yellow form or blue card must submit these to our office prior to the closing of the posting, in accordance with DHRM policy 1.30. Please note that only current and former employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia that will be or have been laid off are eligible for preferential hiring rights.
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.
Completion of Statement of Economic Interest is required prior to first day of employment.
DGS will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
Fax, e-mail or mail applications will not be accepted. The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity. For assistance or computer access, please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact our office jobs@dgs.virginia.gov or 804-786-3910.
Applications will be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received. After 5 business days, this position may be closed at any time.
The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and individuals with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service experience are encouraged to apply.
Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DGS at 804-786-3910 for assistance.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Contact Information
Name: Department of General Services
Phone: 804-786-3910
Email: JOBS@dgs.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Salary : $94,000 - $100,000
