IT Contingent Labor and Research Services Category Manager

Title: IT Contingent Labor and Research Services Category ManagerState Role Title: Procurement Officer IIIHiring Range: $145,000 - $157,000Pay Band: 6Agency: VA Information Tech AgencyLocation: VA Information TechnologiesAgency Website: Type: General Public - GJob DutiesThe Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) is excited to offer a competitive opportunity to serve as an IT Contingent Labor and Research Services Category Manager with the Statewide Sourcing & Category Management Division.This position will implement a category strategy to maximize the Commonwealth’s purchasing power and value in a portfolio of 10 contracts representing over $400M in annual spend on behalf of the Commonwealth, including all executive branch agencies, localities, and educational institutions, as well as public bodies outside of Virginia.The ITCL program supports acquisition of IT staff augmentation (contractors) and IT consulting resources. Research services include contracts for IT, legal, investigative, and business risk research services.Areas of responsibility include strategic planning; enterprise program management; enterprise governance and oversight; complex IT contract management; supplier relationship management of critical suppliers within the Commonwealth; policy development, revision, and enforcement; serving as a key stakeholder in complex sourcing projects; leading complex contract negotiations; industry engagement; customer engagement; communications, training, and change management.Must be innovative and solution-oriented to address complex issues. Must have strong analytical skills to create data-driven business strategies. Identifies opportunities for cost-savings and leverages Commonwealth spend to obtain best value. Identifies process efficiencies.Increases the utilization of statewide IT contracts across executive branch and public bodies by communicating value to customers. Proactively identifies similar business needs across executive branch agencies to develop statewide contract strategies that result in procurement efficiencies.Utilizes e-procurement, contract management and sales reporting systems to effectively manage contracts. Ability to communicate within levels of an organization, including senior executives.Ability to independently and strategically mange all aspects of the programs and contracts in this category with consistency, sound judgement, and integrity. Ensures compliance with Virginia Public Procurement Act and other related legislation and policy.Experience in a procurement, contract management, or project management organization, or industry-specific experience in the staffing/consulting sector is required. This is a critical position within the Statewide Sourcing & Category Management Division and requires a self-starter who will take initiative to maintain the category in alignment with industry best practices. Join VITA at The Boulders in Richmond, VA, where innovation meets impact! As the Commonwealth’s leading IT agency, we’re connecting, protecting, innovating, and powering Virginia’s digital future through collaboration, creativity, and purpose. Our team thrives in a vibrant, customer-focused environment that values growth, accountability, and forward thinking — all while making technology work for every corner of Virginia.Minimum QualificationsConsiderable experience in a procurement, contract management, or project management organization or within the staffing/consulting industry.Considerable experience in strategic planning, including applying data to create business strategies and drive positive business outcomes.Considerable experience in the formation, negotiation, management of high-value, complex IT contracts or managing complex IT projects.Considerable experience establishing and managing effective business relationships and implementing and supporting change management with critical suppliers, stakeholders, or customers.Considerable experience in developing, implementing, interpreting, or applying policies, procedures, state laws or other governance frameworks.Experience meeting deadlines.Additional ConsiderationsExperience in independently and strategically managing an enterprise IT governance program.Experience in developing training content and delivering training in front of large audiences.Experience interacting with senior-level executives and members of the Governor's administration.Working knowledge of the Virginia Public Procurement Act.Working knowledge of VITA's enabling legislation and governance functions.Certified Contingent Workforce Professional (CCWP) certification.Special InstructionsYou will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.This position is telework eligible.Applicants must consent to a fingerprint background check.The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.State applications and/or resumes will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the state applicant tracking system. We will not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc. in any other format. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and/or resume.Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.VITA is a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we encourage you to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply.Contact InformationName: VITA Human ResourcesPhone: View email address on click.appcast.io: View email address on click.appcast.io support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io.Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.