Senior Procurement Officer

Senior Procurement Officer

Salary

$91,162.50 - $152,509.50 Annually

Location

Woodbridge, VA

Job Type

Full-Time (FT)

Job Number

202610817

Department

OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT SERVICES

Opening Date

09/17/2026

Closing Date

10/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

GRADE

C52

Hiring Salary

$91,162.50 - $121,836.00

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Introduction

Prince William Countys award-winning Office of Procurement Services (OPS) is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer (Senior Procurement Manager) to join our dynamic procurement team. OPS provides efficient, innovative, and responsive services to obtain goods, services, and construction through effective broad-based competition. OPS provides procurement services, guidance, and training for county agencies to ensure compliance with laws and regulations while promoting transparency in the acquisition process. OPS manages the acquisition of over $200 million in goods and services on behalf of 37 county agencies. Additionally, the FY2027 Capital Improvement program (CIP) procurement is budgeted at $295.5M. (six-year CIP budgeted at 1.B). OPS is powered by an innovative and diverse team of professionals committed to partnering with our county agencies and vendors to accomplish county agencies' mission.

OPS is currently advancing key initiatives in vendor engagement, process modernization, strategic sourcing, and contract administration. The department has been recognized with the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement (AEP) Award from the National Procurement Institute for its commitment to best practices and continuous improvement.

About This Role:

In this role you will function as a team lead/subject matter expert for a procurement team while also working as a Capital or Operational Procurement Officer, performing advanced and highly complex procurements throughout the contract lifecycle. The Senior Procurement Officer works as a team lead prioritizing, assigning, reviewing work, providing technical guidance with cradle-to-grave procurement actions for a wide range of construction projects, goods, and services.

This senior level manager will manage a procurement team and Office of Procurement Services procurement programs, overseeing contract compliance audits to ensure compliance with procurement regulations and procedures, assisting in developing and facilitating agency training and staff onboarding training. Serves as a team facilitator in executing strategic objectives. The selected candidate will advise the Deputy Director of Procurement and Chief Procurement Officer, with respect to all contract and procurement issues and the nature of corrective actions; including assisting with recommending the most cost-effective and efficient strategies to accomplish objectives for the office.

Additional tasks include:

• Develops and prepares solicitations (RFQ, IFB, and RFP), amendments, modifications, determinations and findings, contracts, and various related correspondence.
• Manages the solicitation and award process.
• Coordinates and advises county agencies on the submission of procurement documents.
• Assists agencies with developing acquisition plans and strategies.
• Determines the method of procurement and contract type.
• Conducts pre-bid conferences, pre-performance conferences, and formal bid openings.
• Assists with resolution of complaints and protest from contractors, issue cure/default notices in accordance with County procedures.
• Prepares, reviews, interprets, and analyzes a variety of information, qualitative and quantitative data, and standardization of materials; makes recommendations based on findings.
• Performs related work as required.

Decisions are made with greater freedom and discretion, including recommendations that are subject to approval on matters that affect multiple units within OPS or county agencies. Recommends new solutions to problems and alternative methods to meet business needs. Work and tasks involve the application of complex procedures requiring advanced experience with a proven understanding of most procurement practices. Independent judgement is often required to select the most appropriate available resources.

The ideal candidate must be proficient in public contracting and procurement and able to provide strategic consultation and management of an assigned unit. Experience providing procurement support to multiple county agencies.

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED, and 7 years of experience as a senior municipal buyer, procurement officer, procurement manager, and or contracting officer in public facing government entity.

Preferences:

• Three years of procurement experience within Prince William County Office of Procurement Services.
• Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO).
• Comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of public contracting regulations, procedures, and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of management practices and principles
• Knowledge of creative contracting techniques, negotiation strategies and project management skills.
• Strong knowledge of computer systems and applications for contract and procurement management processes.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in a variety of Microsoft Office Suite applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Ability to use sound judgement in making independent decisions.
• Ability to prepare and write complex and comprehensive reports.
• Ability to develop training materials and course content for procurement processes.
• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, government officials and representatives of private agencies and community groups.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills

Special Requirements:

The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment reference and criminal background check and I-9 and E-Verify requirements.

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with flexibility to work additional hours to conduct evening training and meet deadlines. The selected candidate must have the ability to work on-site or in a hybrid environment based on business needs and operational requirements. This is a telework-eligible role with in-office requirements based upon business need. The position may change to an in-office schedule if business needs change.

Hiring Salary Range: $91,162.50 - $121,836.00

Starting salary is commensurate with experience.

We also offer great benefits including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here for PSLF additional information.

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety Click here for the class description

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees

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01

By submitting this application, I understand the following: 1) Only the information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications; 2) My resume will not substitute for the education, work experience, and required fields on the Prince William County application; 3) Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited and 4) If selected, my employment dates will be verified for the past three (3) years (if applicable), with a required reference from my current or most recent employer.

• Yes, I acknowledge and understand the above statement and wish to continue in this process.
• No, I do not wish to proceed any further in this process.

02

Please quantify your highest level of completed education.

• Bachelors degree or higher
• Associates degree
• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• None of the above

03

Please quantify your years of related experience as a senior municipal buyer, procurement officer, procurement manager, and or contracting officer in public facing government entity. Please make sure this is detailed in the work history section of your application.

• 7 or more years of experience
• 3-5 years of experience
• 1-2 years or less of experience
• No experience

04

Which of the following best describes your years of experience with Prince William County Procurement Services? Ensure this experience is clearly described in the work history section of your application.

• Three or more years of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• No experience

05

Please indicate the duties for which you have professional experience as a Procurement Officer or Buyer. Your application material must demonstrate and substantiate this experience. Check all that apply:

• Procurement utilizing multiple sources of funds (local, State, Federal)
• Evaluating bids and proposals, selecting contractor for award
• Facilitating technical evaluation committee meetings
• Conducting negotiations, including but not limited to, price and contract terms
• Reviewing and Writing Specifications, Scope of Work
• Developing and implementing improvements to the procurement processes
• Assisting in resolution of contractual disputes and facilitating the resolution of disputes between multiple parties
• Managing the contract closeout process
• Collaborating closely with Project Managers to develop Statements of Work, specifications, procurement justifications, evaluation criteria, and other required documentation necessary to develop a complete solicitation package
• Providing training and procurement course content development
• Identifying potential areas of contract risks and proposing mitigation strategies
• Monitoring contractor compliance, confirming work performed by contractor is in accordance with contract terms.
• None of the above

06

What experience(s) do you have serving as a manager or team lead for an organization?

• Assisting agencies in writing Specifications
• Developing Specification, Scope of Work, and Contract Terms and Conditions
• None of the above

07

Please indicate the technology tools with which you have experience as a procurement professional. Select all that apply:

• Enterprise Resource Planning software to manage financial transactions
• Oracle ERP software to manage financial transactions
• Oracle ERP software to manage procurement transactions
• None of the above

08

Please identify the environment(s) in which you have experience as a procurement professional. Please make sure this is detailed in the work history section of the application. Select all that apply:

• Local Government
• State Government
• Federal Government
• Government Contractor
• Non-profit
• Private Industry
• Other
• None

09

If you answered "Other" for question 8, please explain. If not, please write N/A.

10

Do you currently hold any of the following certifications? Please be sure to list certifications on your application.

• Certified Professional Procurement Officer (CPPO)
• Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)
• Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO)
• Virginia Contracting Associate (VCA)
• None of the above

Required Question

Employer Prince William County Government

Address 1 County Complex Court

Prince William County, Virginia, 22192

Website https://www.pwcva.gov/department/human-resources/careers