Assistant Director For Administrative Services

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES# State of Rhode Island External Career Site## ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Apply:
DOA Powers Building:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
End Date:
November 2, 2026 (8 days left to apply):
JR104186#
** Department
* * Department of Administration#
** Division
* * Project/Program Management#
** Salary**$ - $#
** Job Profile
** JC-- Assistant Director for Administrative Services (Non-Union Executive Branch)#
** Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours
**** Assistant Director for Administrative Services
** is a new position within the Division of Purchases that is intended to work under the direction of executive-level Division leadership. This position will report to the State Purchasing Agent and will be assigned special projects as deemed appropriate based on current and/or emerging Division needs. Due to the nature of the assigned duties, tasks, and responsibilities, a J.D. (Juris Doctor) is preferred and should be specified in candidate applications.

The Assistant Director for Administrative Services will be primarily responsible for assisting executive Division leadership in researching, drafting, and implementing strategic decisions and/or plans for the Division of Purchases; reviewing, revising, and/or updating procurement statutes and regulations in accordance with applicable procedures and the Administrative Procedures Act to align with current practices, evolving technology, and general industry changes within the public procurement field;

and composing as well as tracking legislation and preparing draft position letters for review and signature by the State Purchasing Agent.

The position is expected to successfully initiate, coordinate, direct and/or complete projects as assigned including the development of new processes and procedures based on data-driven analysis. This may include working in concert with the Department of Administration leadership, including the Legal Services Division and the Director’s Office, on escalated matters concerning procurement. This position will also assist and/or take the lead as directed in internal and external policy creation/development and related implementation.

Travel may be requested, including attendance at out-of-State conferences and/or trainings where directed.

This position requires significant analytical and presentation skills, experience with convening stakeholders, and working with subject matter experts to drive consensus around policy and decisions. Additional requirements include experience in public administration and law, public policy, as well as a working knowledge of public sector procurement and contracting. The successful candidate must be effective at building relationships and possess strong critical thinking as well as problem solving skills with the ability to analyze complex situations, evaluate options and implement solutions.

Recognizing the multiple demands, high volume of work, and critical deadlines associated with the Division of Purchases, this position is frequently required to work longer than standard hours to adequately support all duties and responsibilities. Adherence to all applicable procurement statutes and regulations, including the Code of Ethics and Professional Behavior, is required for all Division of Purchases personnel.#
** Job

Requisition Number
** JR104186 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (Open)#
** Pay Grade
** C00143 A#
** Classification
* * Assistant Director for Administrative Services#
** Class Definition
**** GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
** To responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive administrative services program; to ensure the effective and efficient achievement of departmental policies, goals and objectives; to ensure that resources are utilized in conformance with state and federal laws, rules and regulations; to serve as a liaison with various state and federal departments, local municipalities and groups on matters pertaining to the department’s programs;

to be responsible for special project development; and to do related work as required.
** SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
** Works under the administrative direction of one or more department directors with wide latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgment in developing and executing agency programs and services; work is reviewed through written reports and conferences for proficiency and conformance to departmental policies, rules, regulations, provisions of law and…