Apply on Employer Site

NEOGOV · 3 months ago

DOT Procurement Officer III

Anne Arundel County

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$86K/yr - $134K/yr

3+ years exp

The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking a DOT Procurement Officer III to support procurement functions within the Secretary’s Office. This role involves overseeing complex procurement processes and acquiring transportation-related resources to advance MDOT's business objectives.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Overseeing all aspects of complex and multi-phase procurement processes, including Invitations for Bid (IFB) and complex Requests for Proposal (RFP)

Preparing and managing procurements for high-risk, strategic, and complex commodities, including IT systems, specialized equipment, materials, and services

Conducting expert-level reviews and analysis of specialized procurement issues

Reviewing and approving procurement documentation to ensure clarity, completeness, and compliance

Providing expert guidance and oversight throughout the procurement lifecycle, including participation in pre-bid/pre-proposal meetings. and consultation with procurement staff

Adhere to state procurement laws, regulations, policies, and procedures

Qualification

Public sector procurementContract negotiationCompetitive Sealed ProposalsCOMAR Title 21FMIS/EPICS experienceEMaryland Marketplace AdvantageAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsEffective communicationProblem-solving skills

Required

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Three (3) years of professional public sector procurement, or private sector contracting experience, which includes activities such as soliciting, evaluating, negotiating and awarding contracts, advertising procurement opportunities, distributing specifications to vendors, coordinating bidder evaluation committees, conducting vendor debriefings, monitoring contract performance, eProcurement management, professional certification or procurement business operations

Three (3) years of professional experience conducting complete Competitive Sealed Proposals from solicitation through award

Knowledge of COMAR Title 21, as well as applicable Maryland State procurement laws, regulations, policies, and procedures

Knowledge of, and/or experience with, the State of Maryland Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Program, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, the Veteran Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) Program, and/or the Small Business Reserve (SBR) Program

Experience utilizing FMIS/EPICS and the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) system

Experience in the procurement of materials and goods, including negotiation, purchase order administration, and assist in contractor/vendor performance management

Strong organizational, administrative, and management skills applicable to the procurement operations of a State agency

Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland