Shared Services Center - Procurement Compliance & Audit Officer

Position Information

Job Description

Under their direct supervisor, the Compliance and Audit Officer performs the review and evaluation of transactional and contractual purchases for a wide variety of goods and services for the 23 VCCS colleges, the VCCS System Office and the Shared Services Center of the VCCS, ensuring all are in compliance with all applicable laws, statutes, policies and procedures. The position provides compliance review, evaluation, and audit guidance for all procurement functions including but not limited to the following:

• Receives and reviews demand signals for the purchase of goods and services up to the small purchase threshold to ensure compliance

• Evaluates and audits procurement contract files to ensure completeness and compliance with all known laws statutes, policy, procedure, and guidelines

• Ensures that all reviews of purchases are performed accurately, timely and in accordance with applicable state laws & policies and VCCS policies

• Employs best business practices to continuously improve performance, compliance, efficiency and effectiveness

• Reviews all procurements for compliance to applicable code including but is not limited to the Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual (APSPM), the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA), and the Commonwealth Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP) Manual

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent education and experience

• Multiple years of procurement experience

• Current Virginia Contracting Associate (VCA) certification or ability to obtain within one year of hire; see https://vip.dgs.virginia.gov/ for more information on VCA certification

• Current Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification or the ability to obtain within one year of hire or one year of VCA certification whichever applies

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent education and experience

• Multiple years of experience applying applicable policy/procedure/statute including but not limited to APSPM, VPPA, CAPP

• Procurement experience in higher education and/or state government.

• Professional procurement certification(s): Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO), Certified Public Procurement Buyer (CPPB), Certified E-Procurement Professional (CEPP) or other nationally recognized procurement certification

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply to this position, go to: https://jobs.vccs.edu/

Applicants MUST apply through the VCCS Careers site, complete the online information section and questions, and attach a resume and cover letter for consideration.

The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

For further information about the Shared Services Center, go to www.ssc.vccs.edu.

Working Title: Shared Services Center - Procurement Compliance & Audit Officer

Role Title: Procurement Officer II - 19152

Job Open Date: 03/31/2020

Job Close Date: 04/14/2020

Open Until Filled: No

Is this position funded in whole or in part by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package)?: No

Hiring Range: Salary commensurate with education and work experience.

Agency: VA Comm Coll Shared Svc Cntr (270)

Agency Website: www.ssc.vccs.edu

Location: Botetourt - 023

Position Number: 00403

Job Posting Number: 1065619

Type of Recruitment: General Public - G

Does this position have telework options?: Yes

Bilingual/Multilingual Skill Requirement/Preference: No

Job Type: Full-Time (Salaried)

Job Type Detail: Full-Time Salaried - Non-Faculty- FTS-1

Pay Band: 05