Procurement Business Services Partner; Program Manager IV

Introduction

The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world‑class educational system that prepares all students for college and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions, we oversee state and federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population – students, teachers, principals, and other educators throughout Maryland.

Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building, 200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.

Hybrid schedule available (up to 3 telework days permitted each week).

The Business Services Partner (BSP) serves as the primary procurement and contract management officer, point of contact, and technical service provider to assigned Maryland State Department of Education division leaders, offices, and units. The BSP will manage the department’s capacity to effectively meet the procurement and contract management goals of all divisions by working directly with MSDE program leaders.

• Serves as the primary officer, point of contact, service provider, and strategic partner for assigned divisional leaders and offices to ensure annual procurement and contract management goals are met.
• Utilizes best in class strategies to work with assigned divisional leaders and offices to implement and ensure procurement and contracting service level agreements to support MSDE’s multiyear strategic plan and Blueprint for Maryland’s Future initiatives.
• Oversees the entire life cycle that makes up MSDE’s procurement and contract management processes and practices to ensure high‑quality services across the department.
• Manages all procurement & contract management processes. Serves as the subject matter expert to drive continuous improvement in MSDE’s internal and external business services practices.
• Represents State Superintendent of Schools and MSDE leadership at statewide procurement advisory group meetings and trainings.

• Education:
  
  A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience:
  
  Three or more years of Maryland State experience performing professional procurement duties with a focus on complex IT and services contracts, including full lifecycle management of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) (from drafting solicitation documents and coordinating evaluation committees through proposal evaluation, contract negotiation, modification management, and vendor debriefings). Must include demonstrated expertise in State of Maryland procurement laws, regulations, and policies, including COMAR Title 21, and hands‑on experience with FMIS, eMaryland Marketplace, and contract management systems.
  
  Current Certified Maryland Procurement Officer (CMPO) certification required.

• Experience with State of Maryland procurement laws, regulations, policies, and related applications and software.
• Experience using the Financial Management Information System (FMIS) and eMaryland Marketplace for contract management.
• Supervisory experience leading procurement staff.
• Experience administering Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) programs, including setting MBE subcontracting goals, monitoring compliance, and coordinating with vendors to meet State diversity requirements.

This recruitment is limited to current State of Maryland employees.

Applicants must consent to State and FBI (CJIS) background check as a routine procedure for all employees. Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and occasional travel throughout the state are required. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non‑selection or termination of employment.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our veterans for their service to our country.