Job

Procurement Officer II - Senior Contracts Officer

  • Company: Virginia Community College System - Shared Services Center
  • Location: Daleville, Virginia 24083 United States
  • Salary: $65,500 to $75,500
  • Date Posted: September 8, 2025
  • Closing Date: September 21, 2025

Description

Nestled between the Blue Ridge and Appalachian Mountains, the Virginia Community College System - Shared Services Center is located in Daleville, VA, centrally located to all 23 colleges and the System Office in the VCCS. The Senior Contract Officer (SCO) procures a wide variety of goods and services for the 23 VCCS colleges, the System Office, and the Shared Services Center. Solicit and issue contracts for goods and services as needed by the SSC customers utilizing a variety of complex procurement methods. Manage a portfolio of term contracts for use by the SSC customers (potentially including other public bodies). Analyze market data to make appropriate sourcing decisions. Ensure that all purchases are performed accurately and timely and in accordance with applicable VCCS and state policies and applicable laws. Employs best business practices to continuously improve performance, compliance, efficiency, and effectiveness. Hybrid telework (office/remote) and sign-on bonus available. This position is not wholly remote telework.

Requirements

Required Qualifications include:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent education and experience.
  • Multiple years of complex procurement experience leading solicitations and negotiating contracts, vendor agreements, orders, statements of work, etc.
  • Experience in a customer service environment.
  • Current Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification or ability to obtain Virginia Contracting Associate (VCA) certification within one year of hire and VCO within two years; see https://vip.dgs.virginia.gov/ for more information on VCA & VCO certifications.
  • As well as extensive expertise in making sourcing decisions for complex procurement of supplies, equipment, and professional and non-professional services, including the ability to analyze market data, exercise sound judgment, take initiative, handle multiple competing priorities, solve problems, and attend to detail while maintaining a big-picture perspective.
  • An Ability to develop and comprehend highly complex solicitation and contract documents, including the ability to interpret procurement-related law and policies, apply that knowledge, and as needed participate in the development of related policies and procedures.
  • Ability to provide exceptional and professional customer service to diverse internal and external customers and suppliers.
  • Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment with matrix reporting relationships.
  • Proficient written and oral communication skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications include:

  • Knowledge of governmental procurement principles and ability to follow procurement policy and standard operating procedures.
  • Expertise in interpreting legal agreements and modifying for compliance.
  • Knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia (VPPA, APSPM, etc.) & VCCS procurement policies, eVA (state procurement system).

Application Process

Apply Online - https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/88590

Contact Info


Name: Monica Mathena
Phone: 877-340-5577
Email: hr@ssc.vccs.edu
Closing Date: September 21, 2025
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