Director of Procurement (DOT Procurement Manager IV)

Executive Service

**Open to All Qualified Candidates**

• Develop, solicit, evaluate, and award all MPA procurements in compliance with federal and state procurement laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Direct, coordinate, and review activities and documents of procurement officers and staff to ensure timely procurement consistent with state procurement approval processes and budgetary restrictions and requirements.

• Oversee, manage and coordinate matters involving budget, personnel, staffing, employee rights and obligations, hiring, discipline, leave, pay, office equipment and supplies, and work environment of the Office of Procurement.

• Develop, coordinate and review information, reports, and support provided to MPA management, Maryland Department of Transportation, Maryland Port Commission, Maryland Board of Public Works, and other State agencies.

• Perform the roles and obligations of a procurement officer, including preparing documents, conducting pre-bid conferences, bid openings, debriefings, and other meetings with bidders and contractors.

• Monitor contract administration and vendor performance; resolve or supervise resolution of conflicts and disputes with vendors/contractors; recommend and execute necessary actions, including contract termination; resolve payment issues.

• Formulate, implement, guide and control the development of agency policies and procedures pertaining to procurement processes, contract administration, and related fiscal matters

• Provide advice to management on pending legislation, regulations, and policy changes; testify on legislation when required.

The current vacancy exists at the Baltimore World Trade Center. This position reports directly to the MPA Deputy Executive Director of Administration & Environment.

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits

Experience: Ten (10) years of professional public sector procurement, or private sector contracting experience, which includes activities such as developing, soliciting, evaluating, negotiating and awarding procurements, advertising procurement opportunities, distributing specifications to vendors, coordinating bidder evaluation committees, conducting vendor debriefings, serving as the Procurement Officer for contracts, and monitoring contract performance, eProcurement management, professional certification or procurement business operations.

Four (4) years of this experience must have involved the supervision of other employees.

The Ideal Candidate will possess two (2) years of experience working in the Federal Government.

Notes:

1. Additional directly related work experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required education.

2. Possession of a Master's degree in a related field may be substituted for up to two years of the required non-supervisory work experience.

3. U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as defined under the Preferred Qualifications may be substituted for the required education and experience on a year-for-year basis.

1. Employees in this classification are assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. All applicants MUST list their driver's license number and expiration date on the application.

2. Employees in this classification will be required to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) to gain unescorted access to Maryland Port Administration facilities.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please apply on-line at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd. RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE ONLINE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. Paper applications (Form DTS-1) will not be accepted for this recruitment.

All applications must be received by 09/10/2025.

Notes:
Please be advised that the State of Maryland is dedicated to a drug free workplace, and as a result, employees are subject to the State's Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. Selected candidate(s) may be subject to background and reference checks.

The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a collective bargaining unit.

For education obtained outside the U.S., at the time of application you are required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (https://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/). This must be submitted as an attachment with the application of the position in which you are applying.

The MPA is not sponsoring new employees in the application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal Regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MPA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.

MDOT has various careers for people of all experiences, backgrounds, and abilities who come together to contribute to one mission - connecting our customers to life's opportunities. Join us in serving our Maryland residents, visitors, and businesses.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request. Appropriate auxiliary aides and services for qualified individuals with disability will be provided upon request. Please notify us in advance. MR Relay Service Number 1-800-735-2258 (TYY Number: 711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

ISSUE DATE: 08/27/2025