The Virginia Department of Taxation is seeking a Procurement Officer to support procurement functions for a wide range of goods and services. The role involves providing expert guidance on state procurement regulations, developing procurement strategies, and ensuring compliance throughout the procurement process.
Responsibilities
- Support procurement functions for a wide range of goods and services
- Provide expert guidance to internal clients on state procurement regulations and purchasing methods, ensuring compliance and efficiency throughout the process
- Determine the most appropriate procurement strategies based on agency needs and competitive requirements
- Resolve issues related to policy interpretation, contract administration, and vendor performance
- Assist with agency-wide compliance reviews
Skills
- Previous work experience in procurement related roles with the Commonwealth of Virginia or with other public sector entities
- Experience with eVA, or similar electronic procurement system
- Understanding of the competitive bidding process, such as preparing and issuing Unsealed Invitations for Bids (UIFBs) and Unsealed Requests for Proposals (URFPs) in accordance with all requirements of the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA), Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual (APSPM), VITA Buy IT Manual
- Experience with Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel, and Microsoft Teams
- Experience working with Smartsheet
- Experience with IT procurement in the government sector
- Experience in promoting small/disadvantaged business utilization goals
- National procurement credentials (NIGP-CPP, CPPB, CPPO)
- Virginia-specific procurement credentials such as the VCA (Virginia Contracting Associate) certification or VCO (Virginia Contracting Officer) certification
Benefits
- 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.
Company Overview
Virginia Department of Taxation works to be the nation's leading tax administration agency. It was founded in 1906, and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.tax.virginia.gov/.
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