Procurement Specialist

6 days ago


Alexandria, Virginia, United States Virginia Passenger Rail Authority Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Specialist to join our team at the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day procurement oversight, ensuring all purchases are performed accurately and timely, and following applicable laws, regulations, and VPRA policies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Procure a moderate to high volume of construction, architecture/engineering services, MRO services, and small purchases of goods and services.
  • Develop and deploy high-level strategies and contracting tools to enable VPRA to achieve its goals.
  • Ensure continued compliance with changes in law and VPRA contracting policy.
  • Develop efficient and effective contracting practices for VPRA, driven specifically to serve and mitigate risk for internal customers, stakeholders, vendors/consultants, and departmental staff.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, construction management, or related field.
  • Three to five years of relevant procurement experience and demonstrated knowledge of best practice procurement principles for engineering, design, and construction services.
  • Familiarity with alternative project delivery methods such as design-build (DB), construction manager-at-risk (CMAR), and progressive design-build.
  • Strong understanding of federal and state procurement policy and regulatory issues and the skills to analyze and apply those principles.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in business or public administration.
  • Experience with complex, multi-million-dollar construction contracts and procurement spending.
  • DBE and SBSD experience.
  • Virginia Construction Contracting Officer (VCCO) or other procurement/contracting certifications.

About Us:

The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority is responsible for promoting, sustaining, and expanding the availability of passenger and commuter rail services in the Commonwealth. We are committed to building a talented team and an inclusive, authentic workplace.

How to Apply:

Applicants must fully and accurately represent their qualifications and work history on the application or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information in the application, resume, or other relevant documents.



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