State Contract Procurement Officer I

Summary Statement
Make an impact on how Delaware does business. As a State Contract Procurement Officer I, you’ll help shape and manage contracts that support state agencies, schools, local governments, and other public organizations across Delaware. You’ll work with agency partners to develop solicitations, evaluate bids, recommend contract awards, manage existing contracts, and help ensure comp
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liance with state procurement requirements. This is an opportunity to build valuable procurement and contract management expertise while contributing to efficient, responsible use of public resources. If you’re analytical, collaborative, detail-oriented, and ready to grow your career in public procurement, we invite you to apply.
Essential Functions
Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
Manages existing centralized contracts to ensure compliance with terms of contract; monitors vendor performance and resolves contract disputes, complaints and price discrepancies; negotiates changes.
Provides consultation services; interprets and explains applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures for contract development, monitoring, accounting, and auditing.
Develops, reviews, plans and coordinates procurement activities such as writing bid specifications, developing Request for Proposals (RFP) and Invitations to Bid (ITB), advertising for bid, and recommending contract awards.
Researches, analyzes and interprets technical aspects of bid specifications for goods and professional and non-professional service contracts.
Develops proposal criteria in coordination with user agencies.
Develops contract baselines, terms and conditions through market analysis.
Conducts pre-bid meetings, facilitates RFP selection committee and participates on related procurement contract committees.
Negotiates new contracts and contract extensions with vendors using best and final offer techniques and Request for Proposal procedures; recommends contract award, prepares award notice and notifies successful vendors.
Recommends changes to existing state procurement and contract management processes.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for State Contract Procurement Officer I
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
Six months experience in procurement services which includes purchasing goods and services in accordance with procurement procedures and contract specifications.
Six months experience in contract management and control which includes ensuring compliance with terms of contracts; negotiating changes to existing contracts.
Six months experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of developing contracts for procurement of goods and services including researching and writing specifications, analyzing bids and recommending contract award.
Conditions of Hire
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.
All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.
Benefits
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/
Selection Process
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your educatio

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