Policy Advisor

DGS Office of State Procurement (OSP)

Baltimore City 

301 W. Preston Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

Anne Arundel County

45 Calvert Street, 2nd Floor    

Annapolis, Maryland 21401

This Policy Advisor supports the Office of State Procurement in advancing statewide procurement modernization and reform initiatives. This position leads the development, implementation, and interpretation of procurement policies, procedures, and guidance to ensure consistent, compliant, and effective procurement practices across State agencies. This position provides expert advisory support to procurement professionals, contributes to legislative and regulatory efforts, and promotes interagency collaboration, equity, sustainability, and innovation within Maryland’s procurement framework.

Strong preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding all qualifications.

●Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in public administration, public policy, law, business, finance, economics, political science, or a related field.

● Five (5) or more years of professional experience in government or public-sector procurement, contracting, or acquisition sectors is desirable but not required.

● Experience performing procurement or contracting functions and/or providing legal, regulatory, or compliance support within a government or public-sector–regulated procurement environment.

● Demonstrated experience applying or advising on procurement statutes, regulations, or contract law, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), state procurement codes, or public contracting and grants laws.

● Experience providing procurement-related guidance or coordination to program offices, procurement staff, agency leadership, or external stakeholders such as customers, vendors, legal counsel, or auditors.

●  Ability to produce clear, accurate, and professionally written materials, especially related to procurement, such as policy and procedural documents.

This recruitment is limited to candidates willing to accept employment on a contractual basis.

It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please include all experience and education that is related to this position.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date; information submitted after the closing date will not be considered. Credit is given for relevant part-time, temporary or volunteer experience based on the number of hours worked per week; you must include the time spent on such activities on your application. 

Note that for any position requiring a college degree or college credit, you will be required to submit a college transcript prior to being offered a position.  You may submit your transcript as part of the application process. 

Please note, selected candidates may be required to complete and successfully pass a State and Federal fingerprint background check prior to being hired.

You must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits. 

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12-month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.