Procurement Officer II (DOT Procurement Officer II)

About the role

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) is seeking a Procurement Officer II to manage the procurement of construction, construction-related, and architectural/engineering services. This role involves ensuring all procurements comply with applicable laws and regulations, coordinating with various stakeholders, and exercising independent judgment in procurement planning.

Responsibilities

• Review procurement requests and determine the appropriate procurement method.
• Develop, prepare, and issue solicitation documents, technical specifications, evaluation criteria, contracts, amendments, renewals, and memorandums of understanding.
• Manage the full procurement lifecycle, including solicitation, bid/proposal evaluation, negotiations, contract award, and execution.
• Conduct bid openings, pre-bid/pre-proposal conferences, debriefings, and respond to vendor inquiries through addenda and clarifications.
• Evaluate bids and proposals for responsiveness, responsibility, and compliance with procurement requirements.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions for sole-source and emergency procurements.
• Cook up procurement schedules and ensure timely processing to meet project deadlines.
• Administer advertising and vendor outreach activities, including postings to Maryland Marketplace Advantage and required notifications.
• Cook up Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Veteran Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) participation and compliance requirements.
• Verify contractor eligibility, tax compliance, licensing, insurance, bonding, and other contract execution requirements.
• Prepare award documentation, Notices to Proceed, and oversee contract execution and distribution.
• Consult with legal counsel on procurement protests, disputes, appeals, and public information requests.
• Prepare procurement determinations and supporting documentation.
• Maintain the integrity of the public procurement process while providing guidance to procurement staff, contract managers, and agency leadership.
• Represent MDTA in procurement-related proceedings, including contract protest and appeals.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of experience in contract management or procurement involving duties such as: soliciting, evaluating, negotiating and awarding contracts and ensuring compliance with governmental procurement laws, regulations and conditions. One year of this experience must include procuring construction contracts.
• Professional procurement certifications such as UPPCC Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), UPPCC Certified Professional Public Officer (CPPO), NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP), MDPA Certified Maryland Procurement Officer (CMPO), MDPA Certified Maryland Procurement Associate certifications, or other professionally recognized procurement certifications.
• Experience with the procurement of construction, construction-related, and architectural/engineering services.
• Experience with procurement within a government agency.

Benefits

The Maryland Transportation Authority offers a generous benefits package including a minimum of 11 paid holidays, a minimum of 27 days of leave annually (personal, vacation, and sick), access to the State Pension System, deferred compensation plans, excellent health, dental, and vision plans, and more!