Procurement Officer - #ARS01117

Title: Procurement Officer - #ARS
01117

State Role

Title:

Procurement Officer I

Hiring Range: Anticipated Starting Salary mid $60,000s commensurate with experience.

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs

Location:Aging & Rehab Svcs

Agency Website:https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Join us as a Procurement Officer and help drive efficient, high‑impact procurement operations across the agency. In this role, you’ll support critical transactions, contract administration, and records management—ensuring accuracy, integrity, and seamless service in all procurement activities.

Job Duties:

“In accordance with the Commonwealth Telework Policy, telework is limited based on agency business needs.”

This position also supports procurement file integrity and records management across the agency's three primary recordkeeping systems(Shared network drive, eVA, contract database) and performs contract closeout for assigned contracts. This position ensures that routine procurement transactions, contract administration questions, and records management work receive dedicated attention. All procurement activities are conducted through eVA, the Commonwealth's electronic procurement system.

We are seeking Procurement Officer to support the efficient processing of a broad range of procurement transactions across both technology and non-technology categories, including contract renewals, simple-to-moderate modifications, and simplified acquisitions. In addition to transactional responsibilities, this position serves as a day-to-day resource to contract administrators — answering questions, providing guidance on contract administration procedures and supplier performance documentation.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Simplified Acquisitions & Competitive Procurements
• Contract Renewals & Modifications
• Contract Administration Support, Supplier Performance & Records Management

Completes duties and/or projects as needed or directed by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications L

Experience:

• Experience managing multiple concurrent tasks while ensuring compliance with VPPA and agency policies.

• VCA or VCARM certification, or ability to obtain one within 1 year of employment

Knowledge
:

• Solid working knowledge in public procurement methods.

• Proficiency with eVA and related contract management systems.

Skills
:

• Strong analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills are essential for selecting appropriate procurement pathways.

• Conducting market research skills

• Maintaining accurate, audit‑ready records.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Sound judgement.

Ability
:

• Demonstrated ability to independently manage simplified acquisitions, renewals, and routine modifications.

• Demonstrated ability to provide clear guidance to contract administrators and vendors are critical.

Additional Considerations:

• Experience in Virginia public procurement/purchasing.
• Current Virginia Contracting Associate (VCA), Contract Administration and Risk Management (VCARM), Contracting Officer (VCO) certification or ability to obtain VCA & VCARM within one year of hire and VCO within two year(s) of hire; see  for more information on certification process.
• Certification as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB).

Special Instructions:

• This position has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2 1201.1.
• A fingerprint based criminal history check is required of the finalist.
• The selected candidate must complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interests as required by Va. Code § 2.2 3114.

Reasonable accommodation is available during the application/interview process per the ADA. Contact recruitmentginia.gov for assistance.

Minorities, individuals with disabilities, Veterans, Ameri Corps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

To Apply

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