State IT Procurement Officer

At the North Dakota Office of Management and Budget (OMB), we are driven by our values of respect, integrity, excellence, resourcefulness, and responsiveness to provide innovative leadership and support to the State of North Dakota.We are seeking a motivated individual to join our great team of procurement professionals with a passion for the learning acquisition of information technology solutions, services, and enterprise technology contracts.! Our mission at State Procurement is simple and important-design competitive procurement processes to select the most advantageous suppliers and solutions for use by government entities to serve our citizens.To succeed in this position, you must be able to work collaboratively with customer agencies and information technology professionals. Strong writing and analysis skills are required to develop solicitations and manage contracts for the acquisition of complex purchases, services, and enterprise projects that significantly impact government operations. Leadership, communication, and trouble-shooting skills are required to lead teams, facilitate evaluations to determine the best-value solutions for the State, and provide contract administration to ensure that objectives are met.Additionally, you will research and develop new state contracts and cooperative purchasing opportunities, identifying potential savings through market research, data analytics, and customer needs assessments. Providing procurement assistance and mentorship to state agencies is also essential. To be considered for this position, we prefer candidates to have a bachelor's degree in information technology, Business Administration, Communications, Paralegal Studies, Pre-law, or Supply Chain. However, relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. Relevant work experience includes, but is not limited to, IT software, project management, hardware, business analyst, competitive procurement, and contract administration. For IT Procurement Officer I, a minimum one year of work experience in a procurement or IT-related field with a bachelor's degree, or five years of relevant work experience without a degree, is required.For IT Procurement Officer II, three years of work experience in a procurement or IT-related field with a bachelor's degree, or seven years of relevant work experience without a degree, is required.Most engagements are virtual/teleconference and very little travel is required.Hiring Salary Range: IT Procurement Officer II $5,500- $7,500/month; depending on experience. IT Procurement Officer I, 4,200 - $5,900/month

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore RooseveltMore than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.Total Rewards: The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate.

Application Procedures

Applicants must complete the on-line application via the Career site at www.nd.gov/careers. The application must be submitted by 11:59 pm on the closing date. All potential applicants must attach and/or upload the following documents in a .pdf, .doc or .docx format.Cover LetterResumeUnofficial college transcriptThree work-related referencesDue to access to restricted information, the successful candidate will be required to complete a satisfactory criminal background check.Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Office of Management and Budget does not provide sponsorships.For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact Hope Wedul at 701-328-3357 or hwedul@nd.gov. If you have questions regarding the job responsibilities or interview process, contact Sherry Neas at 701-328-1726 or sneas@nd.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.