PROCUREMENT ANALYST I, BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT

The Department of Information Technology (DoIT) is the primary procurement unit responsible for the review, approval and oversight of non-delegated Information Technology (IT) procurements. This includes mandatory solicitation review and approval prior to issue, contract awards, renewal options and contract modifications. 

The vision of DoIT is to lead the State in the creation and implementation of world-class information technology solutions to improve IT infrastructure and government services and keep Maryland current within IT industry trends.

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Department of Information Technology (DoIT)

100 Community Place

Crownsville, MD  21032

These positions perform procurement duties in the IT Procurement Office. They are responsible for reviewing the scope and format of the Department of Information Technology (DoIT) IT solicitations, purchase orders, and task orders for compliance with IT policies and procedures; preparing Board of Public Works (BPW) agenda items to formally request BPW approval as required for certain procurements; assisting in managing the task order and/or purchase order process for use of Statewide IT and telecommunication contracts; providing guidance, direction, and instruction to other State agencies in developing task orders or purchase orders; assisting in the development of solicitations for Department IT and telecommunication commodities and services in support of Statewide requirements; evaluating proposals received in response to solicitations, purchase orders, and task orders and assisting in preparing award selection recommendations. They are also responsible for assembling statistical and narrative data, and preparing reports for use in evaluating State procurement activity. These positions may serve in a Procurement Specialist role, including assisting other Procurement Analysts, in carrying out procurement activities for the ITPO.

Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two years of professional public sector procurement, or private sector contracting experience, which included activities such as advertising procurement opportunity, distributing specifications to vendors, conducting vendor conferences, receiving and securing bids or proposals, coordinating evaluation committees, conducting vendor debriefings, and monitoring contract performance.

Notes: 1. Additional experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.

2. A Doctorate of Jurisprudence (JD) or a Master’s degree in Business Administration may substitute for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in logistics specialist classifications or administrative support specialty codes in the financial management field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education. 

The preferred candidates will have experience in:

- Using ADPICS, specifically: creating, modifying and issuing purchase orders 

- Evaluating and approving purchase orders

- Creating reports to capture contract spend and other metrics to assist in monitoring contracts

- Reviewing proposed legislation as it relates to fiscal impact on contracts or procurement    

Employees in this classification 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.

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 as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) 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 needs to be provided before hire. 

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are not able to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD  21201.

For inquiries regarding this recruitment, or if you have questions about the application process, please call 410-767-4850 or email application.help@maryland.gov.

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling 410-767-3623. TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay

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

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

Bilingual applicants are also encouraged to apply.