PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR II

The Department of Budget and Management is hiring a Chief of Procurement to manage the DBM Procurement Unit.  The DBM Procurement Unit is in the Division of Procurement Policy and Administration in the Office of the Secretary.   

The Department is the State of Maryland’s control agency for Services Procurements.  As such, the Department’s Procurement Unit is responsible for the oversight of Services Procurements conducted by most State agencies. Additionally, the Procurement Unit conducts procurements to meet Departmental operating needs, and for select services needed by all State agencies.  

This is a management service position that serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

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45 Calvert Street, Annapolis, MD 21401

The Chief of Procurement supervises the DBM Procurement Unit which includes nine (9) Procurement Analysts and two (2) administrative staff who prepare the Department's Board of Public Works (BPW) agenda. As the control agency for Services Procurements, the DBM Procurement Unit reviews and approves Services solicitations and contracts for other State agencies, and processes agenda items for those contracts requiring BPW approval (approximately $1 billion in awards annually).  As the DBM procurement unit, the unit also conducts procurements to support DBM operating needs. These procurements typically are large dollar procurements (approximately $1 to $3 billion in awards annually) and include a variety of services such as Employee/Retiree health benefits contracts, consulting and actuarial services, fleet management services, travel management services, occupational medical services, and debt collection services. The resulting contracts are managed by the respective DBM operating units. The DBM Procurement unit also conducts statewide procurements for select Services needed by all State agencies such as foreign language interpretation and translation services, visual communications services for the deaf and hard of hearing, and audit services. These contracts are managed by the DBM Procurement Unit. The desired candidate will have strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

Managing the day to day operation of the DBM Procurement Unit which includes assuring that staff successfully handles their respective assignments and procurements, and upon occasion, actively participating in drafting specifications for and conducting certain high profile procurements.

Serving as a State-wide resource on Services Procurements.

Maintaining positive relationships with DBM operating units and State agencies while assuring successful procurements.

Providing guidance and training to DBM staff and State agencies on the proper conduct of procurements to assure compliance with COMAR Title 21, Board of Public Works Advisories, and best practices.

Attending meetings of the Procurement Advisory Council as well as the Council for the Procurement of Health, Educational and Social Services and serving on ad hoc committees as needed.

Attending Board of Public Works meetings to respond to issues related to DBM’s agenda.

Preparing fiscal notes and position statements concerning procurement legislation and occasionally testifying before legislative committees on procurement legislation.

Education:  The candidate should possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:  Five (5) or more years of experience in government procurement, including experience with best value procurements.

It is preferred that candidates have:

A graduate degree from an accredited college or university.

Three (3) or more years of experience supervising or managing government procurements.

Experience with Code of Maryland Regulations, Title 21 (COMAR), or Federal Acquisition Regulations.  

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Successful candidates will be ranked and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If online access is not available, you may submit a paper application to (by the closing date):

Department of Budget and Management

Recruitment and Examination Division

301 West Preston Street, Room 608

Baltimore MD 21201

RE:  DBM/Chief of Procurement

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please call 410-767-4850.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

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We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.