PROCUREMENT ANALYST II, BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT

The Department of Information Technology (DoIT) was created by 2008 legislation in an effort to consolidate state agency information technology functions and policies into one department; elevating the department to one that reports directly to the Governor.

In addition to its larger statewide role, the Department of Information Technology manages Information Technology and Telecommunication services within the agency itself and provides support to state agencies, the Executive Office of the Governor, the Governor’s coordinating offices, and a variety of independent agencies within the Executive Branch.

These positions will be in DoIT’s Procurement Office (ITPO) in support of procurement, contract management, and procurement oversight functions of the Agency. ITPO seeks a motivated individuals with a solid understanding of procurement principles, contract management concepts, and appropriate work experience applying those skills.

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MD 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 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 process for use of Statewide IT and Telecommuncations contracts; providing guidance, direction, and instruction to other State agencies in developing task 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 and task orders and assisting in preparing award selection recommendations.

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

Experience: Four 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. One year of experience in ensuring appropriate and consistent enterprise-wide interpretation of and compliance with enterprise level procurement laws, regulations, policies and procedures may be substituted for the required general procurement experience.

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

4. 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.

Preferred candidates will have the following:    

 - Certifications in the field such as, Certified Purchasing Manager from the National Association of Purchasing Management, Certified Professional Contracts Manager from the National Contract Management Association, Certified Public Purchasing Officer or Certified Professional Public Buyer from the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Inc. or National Association of State Purchasing Officers), FAC 

- Experience procuring IT goods and services for the public sector 

- Experience managing contracts providing IT goods and services    

- Intermediate to Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google applications (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms), and Adobe (Acrobat Pro) Coursework completed in Price Analysis, Acquisition Law, Source Selection, Contract Administration, and/or Business Writing   

- Experience creating, issuing, modifying and approving purchase orders and blanket purchase orders in State of Maryland’s Financial Management Information System (FMIS)

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.

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

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable 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    

If you have questions about this recruitment or 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. 

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

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

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

Bilingual applicants are also encouraged to apply.