ABOUT THE D.C. RETIREMENT BOARD

The District of Columbia Retirement Board is an independent agency of the District of Columbia Government. Our mission is to manage and control the assets of the D.C. Police Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement Plan and the D.C. Teachers' Retirement Plans as well as to administer benefits for the members of the plans.

POSITION SUMMARY

Develops, implements, and manages policies and procedures for DCRB’s procurement and contract functions. Manages, coaches, develops, and directs the efforts of the procurement staff. Ensures "cradle to grave" acquisition work, including, but not limited to: planning and executing pre-solicitation, vendor evaluations, vendor selection, contract administration, contract disputes, and close-outs. Executes a variety of contract actions, using a full range of acquisition techniques in accordance with industry best practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(Duties that occupy a major portion of time and importance of the job)

• Develops,implements,maintains, and recommends updates to DCRB’s procurementpolicies and procedures; acts as DCRB’s expert in interpreting procurementmatters.
• Analyzes and advises on cost/price analysis techniques to obtain the best value forDCRB.
• Reviews proposed contractual actions for conformance with procurement policies and regulations.
• Evaluates contracts and vendors; makes final decision regarding suppliers.
• Directs, performs and participates in or advises on the acquisition process, including requirements determination, documentation preparation, proposal evaluation, and in consultation with legal counsel, contract negotiation, contract administration, and contract termination.
• Provides input regarding evaluation of work performance, and appropriate feedback to contractors and subcontractors related to both work and administrativematters.
• Oversees vendor performance; creates policies and procedures for risk management and mitigation.

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of federal or District procurement management.
• Demonstrated understanding of procurement and contracting principles sufficient to manage DCRB’s contract and procurement requirements.
• Knowledge of pre- and post-award procedures and a thorough understanding of proper contract administration processes.
• Analytical skills and ability to review and evaluate contractor proposals, and manage the overall selection process. In-depth professional working knowledge or, and experience with, all aspects of current procurement concepts.
• Knowledge of contract types, methods and techniques,as well as contract administration and termination methods.
• Knowledge and experience with source-selection techniques sufficient to conduct a competitive selection.
• Ability to work with staff to enable the prompt procurement of products and services and assure their successful and timely implementation.
• Experience managing complex, multi-million dollar procurements, especially procurements involving information technology projects.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with studies concentrated in areas such business, contracts, purchasing, accounting, finance, law, industrial management, or related fields.
• Certified Procurement Management (CPM) designation or related master’s degree preferred.

JOB EXPERIENCE (Years & Type)

• Minimum of six (6) years of successful, progressive experience in procurement, contracting and related activities.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant management or supervisory experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal office environment.

COMPENSATION LEVEL: DCRB Grade 10

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks, duties, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as required.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

If the position you are applying for is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

DCRB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $98,208.00 - $162,598.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Common areas/surfaces sanitized regularly; and PPE (N95 masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, and disinfectant spray) available to all agency staff.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Washington, DC 20001: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• successful, progressive procurement: 6 years (Required)
• successful, progressive contract administration: 6 years (Required)
• "cradle to grave" acquisition: 6 years (Required)
• planning and executing pre-solicitation: 6 years (Required)
• vendor evaluation and selection: 6 years (Required)
• contract closeout: 6 years (Required)
• relevant management or supervisory: 3 years (Required)
• managing, coaching, developing, and directing staff: 3 years (Required)
• handling contract disputes: 6 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Procurement Management (CPM) (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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