IT Procurement Specialist Sr.

Title: IT Procurement Specialist Sr.

State Role Title: Procurement Officer II

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Taxation

Location:Main Street Center

Agency Website:https://www.tax.virginia.gov/work-with-us

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Taxation has an opportunity for an IT Procurement Officer to join a dynamic team of procurement professionals. This individual is responsible for working with OT end users and developing procurements for the needs of the Department's Office of Technology (OT), such as software/hardware, software and hardware annual maintenance support agreements, issuing purchase orders against consultant/contingent labor contracts, and other projects that may develop.

This position will be responsible for assisting in the development of purchase descriptions and specifications to ensure use of the most efficient and compliant method of procurement; prepares written solicitations and sole source documentation; evaluates responses and makes awards; and negotiates with vendors, to include negotiation of acceptable terms and conditions. Additionally, this position is responsible for monitoring contractor performance, ensuring maintenance and support agreements are renewed in a timely manner and resolving compliance issues to ensure the end user's needs are met.

In addition to the OT procurements, this position will lead and/or assist with the development of RFPs, IFBs, Quick Quotes and other complex procurements that arise throughout the Department.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule.

The anticipated hiring range is up to $85,000, commensurate with experience.

As a member of the Virginia Tax team, you can expect additional benefits such as:

• Job stability and quality of life! Enjoy your work/life balance with flexible schedule options and up to two days of telework per week .
• 12 Paid State holidays on top of vacation, sick, volunteer, and personal leave!
• Comprehensive and affordable health benefits .
• Got student loans? You may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program .
• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System, VA 457 Deferred Comp , and more .

At Virginia Tax...

We are dedicated, resourceful individuals who strive to exceed our customers' expectations. Not only do we serve the public, we are the public. We are a part of a community that cares about and celebrates each other, who promote opportunities for growth within a stable environment, and support a healthy work-life balance.

What we do matters. So do you.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, vendor management, and/or logistics
• Experience conducting analytical research and reporting
• Experience working with Information Technology
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel)
• Demonstrated contract management experience
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects in a high paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with multiple levels of an organization including senior executives
• Demonstrated ability to self-start and work independently

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge and experience with the Commonwealth of Virginia Agency Procurement and Surplus Manual (APSPM)
• Knowledge and understanding of the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA)
• Possession of a public sector procurement certification, VCO, CPPB, CPP or CPPO
• Experience working with the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA)
• Experience in communications, training, relationship development and change management.

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.

Pursuant to Sections 2.2-3115 and 2.22-3115 of the Code of Virginia, this position is designated to file a Statement of Economic Interests Form on or before the date the office or position is assumed and annually thereafter.

All Virginia Tax employees must be current with filing their tax returns ensuring they were filed in compliance with established laws, rules and regulations.

Selected candidate(s) will be required to consent to and successfully pass a background investigation which includes fingerprint-based criminal history, tax compliance, and DMV driving record (if applicable) checks.

The selected candidate will be prohibited from performing tax or accounting services for compensation during or outside business hours.

Virginia Tax is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workforce. All qualified applicants are afforded equal opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, genetics, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities, if requested, during the application and/or interview process. If accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources at (804) 786-3610.

Virginia Tax participates in E-verify.

Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application and/or resume'.

Contact Information

Name: Virginia Tax Talent Acquisition Team

Phone: 804-786-3608

Email: hroffice@tax.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.