ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR of PROCUREMENT

Introduction

The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS)

supports State and local government agencies, as well as local non-profit

organizations and the citizens of Maryland, by providing facilities management,

real estate and surplus property services, as well as security and law

enforcement for State buildings. DGS is also responsible for a full spectrum of

facilities engineering, design and construction services, almost $1 billion in

annual contract administration, and overseeing the State procurement process. Here

at DGS, we truly Do Great Service… Consider joining our team!

GRADE

24

LOCATION OF POSITION

Office of State Procurement

45 Calvert Street

Annapolis, MD 21401

Main Purpose of Job

This position will function as the Associate Director of Procurement for the Information Technology and Professional Services Unit within DGS' Office of State Procurement. The Procurement Manager III is a managerial expert level of professional work in agency procurement

sourcing and award activities, contract management, procurement systems

operations, procurement regulations and policies review, professional

procurement training and certification, and procurement business services

located in the Department of General Services Office of State Procurement (DGS

OSP), the State central procurement authority. Employees in this

classification provide high level control agency management procurement

technical interpretation, instruction, guidance and assistance in accordance

with State laws and regulations. Employees in this classification, at the State

central procurement authority, administer a regional or statewide procurement

function or serve as a staff advisor for IT and Professional Services

procurements. Employees in this classification are responsible for the

development of state-wide contracts and comprehensive structured agreements. Employees

in this classification work across all levels of State government, multiple

jurisdictions and the federal government to coordinate work efforts. Employees

in this classification provide expert and technical interpretation,

instruction, guidance and assistance in accordance with State laws and

regulations. The work may require travel throughout Maryland to perform on-site procurement audits, training, monitoring, compliance reviews at State agencies.

Employees in this

classification supervise Procurement Managers and lower-level Procurement

Officers. Employees in this

classification receive managerial supervision from a Procurement Manager IV or

other designated administrator. The work may require travel throughout Maryland to perform on-site procurement audits, training, monitoring, compliance reviews at State agencies.

POSITION DUTIES

Duties for this position

include but are not limited to

• Reviews and analyzes the

content and format of all information technology and professional services

procurement submissions from DGS OSP procurement officers and other agencies' procurement

officers for adherence and conformance to State procurement regulations and

policies.

• Provides managerial support

to train, assign, review and approve the above-described work performed by

lower-level procurement officers at DGS OSP and other agencies.

• Works on strategically

comprehensive enterprise-wide contracts, master service agreements, structured

intergovernmental agreements and other high level procurement projects.

Conducts complex IT and professional services procurements for the department

or for the collective benefit of State agencies and/or assists other unit staff

with such procurements.

• Assists in resolving protests

and disputes between agencies, DGS and contractors. Demonstrates thorough

knowledge of procurement laws, policies, and procedures, and effectively

resolves issues in compliance with established guidelines and regulations.

• Assists in resolving

protests and disputes between agencies, DGS and contractors. Maintains

current and working knowledge of procurement laws, codes, policies, procedures

and objectives. Determines proper resolution within established guidelines and

regulations.

• Other related duties as

required by the job that directly or indirectly impact the performance of the

Office of State Procurement.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong preference will

be given to applicants who possess the following preferred

qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your

application regarding all qualifications.

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.

At least eight (8) years of relevant professional procurement experience, of which two years must be in a leadership or managerial role.

Experience working in procurement or contract management for a Maryland State agency is strongly preferred.

Experience leading and overseeing multi-disciplinary teams, providing coaching and mentoring, and communicating with all levels of staff and management is strongly preferred.

Control agency procurement management, preferably in Information Technology and Professional Services procurement is preferred.

Experience with FMIS, eMMA, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite is a plus.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. 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.

2. Employees 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

Please include all

experience and education that is related to this position. All

information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing

date; information submitted after the closing date will not be

considered.

Note that for any

position requiring a college degree or college credit, you will be required to

submit a college transcript prior to being offered a position. You may

submit your transcript as part of the application process. Please note, selected candidates may

be required to complete and successfully pass a State and Federal fingerprint

background check prior to being hired.

Please

note, selected candidates may be required to complete and successfully pass a

State and Federal fingerprint background check prior to being hired.

You must be legally

authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be

hired in the position for which you apply.

BENEFITS

The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:

Tuition reimbursement for those who qualify

Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities for many positions

Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis

Generous paid leave that increases with years of service

Paid holidays

Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs

Employee & employer contributory pension plan

Click on the link below for more information.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

TO APPLY

Interested applicants should e-mail a resume and cover letter to [email protected] – include “Procurement Manager III” in the subject line of the e-mail.

For questions, call our HR Office at 410-767-4985. For more

information about DGS, please visit: https://dgs.maryland.gov/.

DGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer