Procurement Officer III

Virginia Department of Transportation
Richmond, VA
Lead complex procurement mainly IT-related services in support of transportation operations. Serveas senior procurement advisor to the Director for all procurement issues, including application of law, policy and procedures and delegation of authority.

How you will contribute:
  • Contract Administration: Provides primary source of knowledge regarding assigned contracts and proactively advises and educates internal and external stakeholders on contractual matters. Communicates with assigned contract administrators and vendors on contractual compliance issues and takes appropriate action to establish vendor accountability for all milestones, costs, deliverables, and terms and conditions specified in the contract. Negotiates with vendors as needed to modify contracts and address performance issues.
  • Legal Compliance: Provide legislative support, policy development and analysis, and interpretation and application of laws, regulations and policies. Assists Director in meeting legislative session requirements.
  • Policy Administration: Analyze procurement law and policy changes to identify impact to agency policies and procedures. Develop or update procurement policies and procedures as needed. Assists the Director as a senior procurement advisor for all procurement issues, including application of law, policy and procedures and delegation of authority. Advises the Director of the effectiveness and statutory compliance of procurement activities at VDOT.
  • Procurement of Goods and Services: Facilitates cross functional teams, guiding the development of contract requirements, terms and conditions, and negotiation strategy to minimize risk and obtain maximum value for the agency. Analyze and evaluate highly technical procurements, communicate results, and make recommendations and decisions in partnership with internal/external stakeholders, subject matter experts, and Office of the Attorney General.

What will make you successful:
  • Ability to handle diverse and complex situations, manage multiple assignments, communicateboth orally and in writing.
  • Ability to read, interpret and explain regulations, procedures and standards; to analyze andevaluate proposals; to advise management on procurement activities.
  • Knowledge of VITA and IT procurement rules and regulations.
  • Knowledge of federal, state, procurement laws, regulations, and administration, organization,and management practices.
  • Strong leadership, negotiation skills, analytical skills, presentation skills, communication skills,writing skills, and computer skills.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Ability to handle diverse and complex situations, manage multiple assignments, communicate both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to obtain Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification.
  • Ability to read, interpret and explain regulations, procedures and standards; to analyze and evaluate proposals; to advise management on procurement activities.
  • Knowledge of VITA, IT procurement rules and regulations.
  • Knowledge of federal, state, procurement laws, regulations, administration, organization, and management practices.
  • Strong leadership, negotiation skills, analytical skills, presentation skills, communication skills, writing skills, and computer skills.
Additional Considerations:
  • Experience interpreting and applying laws and regulations in a governmental contracting environment.
  • Experience leading large, cross-functional teams to deliver complex procurements fromcontract development through negotiation, award and contract administration.
  • Possession of CPPO, CPPB, CPM, or other nationally recognized professional purchasing certification desired.
  • Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) Certification - Maximum.
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VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
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Posted 2025-08-07

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