HCD/FCRHA Procurement Team Manager (Financial Specialist IV)

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The Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development works in partnership with the Redevelopment and Housing Authority to serve the people of Fairfax County by creating housing opportunities to promote inclusive and thriving communities. Help make our vision of a community everyone can afford to call home a reality! Under the general supervision of the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)'s Central Services Division Director and the Assistant Director, Financial and Accounting Operations, this position is accountable for planning, training, and directing the daily activities of one of five financial teams responsible for financial management and procurement activities of HCD and the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA). This includes the procurement activities and actions of public funds for the County, FCRHA, and federal or state grant funds. Directs the development and implementation of procurement related fiscal management and accounting procedures for the team and agency. Manages and oversees teams' work products for HCD and FCRHA's procurement and contract activities, in coordination with the County Department of Procurement and Materials Management, to include requests for proposal (RFPs), requests for qualifications (RFQs), invitations for bids (IFBs), contract negotiations and coordination, other activities to coordinate and monitor organizational needs for a broad variety of goods and services.
Ensures compliance of procurement activities in conformance with Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA), federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, Virginia Housing and Development Authority (VHDA), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and other regulatory requirements, standards, and guidelines, as applicable. Oversees and coordinates grant procurement or contract compliance and reporting to Federal or State funding entities, including SAM vendor verification and monitoring. Experience with vendor selection, negotiations, and corrective action measures as part of the contract administration and management process. Works with senior management and program staff to ensure the most strategic utilization of the agency's financial resources. Supports various budgetary process activities such as year-end and annual budget submission to ensure appropriate procurement and contract activities align with the organizational financial needs and plans. Prepare recommendations on financial or accounting oversight concerns or errors. Prepare projections and analysis for decision-making process of Division and Senior Leadership team or program staff as it relates to procurement activities. Understands program requirements and how financial management and planning are imperative to the delivery of service.
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Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to") Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with either a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, public policy or related field; plus, four years of professional-level experience in finance, business administration, budgeting, or contract management, a master's degree in a related field or CPA may substitute for 1 year of experience.
Certificates and Licenses Required

None.
Necessary Special Requirements

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a credit check to the satisfaction of the employer.
Preferred Qualifications

Seven to ten (7-10) years of progressively responsible experience in governmental procurement, contract administration, or public purchasing, including experience administering formal competitive procurements under the VPPA and in conformance with federal funding requirements.
Minimum of three years of supervisory experience.
Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, public policy or related field
Experience with Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act (PPEA) project, capital construction projects, and federal funded procurementsExperience with local government budgeting and ERP financial systems
Considerable knowledge of government procurement regulations and ability to interpret/analyze legislative impacts to policies and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to negotiate with contractors, vendors, and consultants.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal customers and stakeholders.
Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), or a Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), or Virginia Contacting Officer (VCO) certification
Physical Requirements

Work is generally sedentary in nature; however, incumbent is required to frequently move about to perform office work such as accessing files, attending meetings, making presentations, operating general office equipment, and performing other essential job duties; may be required to move items up to approximately 15 pounds in weight. Ability to read information on a computer monitor; effectively communicate; operate keyboard-driven equipment and computer. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
Selection Procedure

Panel Interview and may include a practical exercise. Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.
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