Certified Procurement Officer; CPO Rural Programs

Position: Certified Procurement Officer (CPO) – Rural Programs
Location: Northern

*
* TITLE:

** Certified Procurement Officer (CPO) – Rural Programs
** FLSA STATUS:
** Exempt
* * SUPERVISOR:
** Executive Coordinator
**
** SALARY**: $60,000-$70,000/year, commensurate with experience
** POSITION

DESCRIPTION:

** This position will manage the administration of two new rural programs – the Rural District Attorney Loan Repayment Assistance Program (19 OS 215.42) and the District Attorney Locality Incentive Program (19 OS 215.43).
*
* REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

*** Current certification as an Oklahoma Certified Procurement Officer (CPO)
* Experience in procurement, contract administration, grants administration, financial/program administration, or a related field
* Experience reviewing documentation for compliance with program requirements
* Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills
* Ability to interpret and apply statutes, rules, policies, procedures, and program requirements
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and maintain detailed records
* Valid Oklahoma driver license
*
* PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

*** Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, accounting, finance, or a related field
* Experience with State of Oklahoma procurement processes
* Experience administering incentive, grant, reimbursement, or other state-funded programs
* Experience working with District Attorneys’ offices, other governmental entities, or public-sector programs
* Experience with Workday and People Soft
** DUTIES:
*** Serve as the primary point of contact for participating District Attorneys’ offices and employees; provide technical assistance and guidance regarding program requirements and procedures.
* Administer program eligibility, participation, payment, and service requirements in accordance with applicable statutes, administrative rules, DAC policies, and program guidelines.
* Review and verify applications, eligibility documentation, loan documentation, payment schedules, procurement documentation, invoices, and other supporting records.
* Conduct and oversee procurement activities in accordance with Oklahoma purchasing requirements and applicable DAC policies.
* Process and coordinate program payments, including direct payments to qualifying loan service providers and incentive payments, and administer applicable payment schedules and reimbursement requirements.
* Develop and maintain program procedures, forms, tracking systems, and records; monitor participation, service obligations, expenditures, deadlines, and available funding.
* Identify deficiencies, communicate corrective actions, monitor compliance through resolution, and prepare reports and other documentation for DAC leadership, program committees, and the Legislature.
* Assist with development and revision of program policies and procedures; maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
* Other duties as assigned.
*** DISCLAIMER**:
This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.
*