State 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 an experienced procurement officer or contract administrator who seeks to elevate their career by joining our close-knit, high-performing State Procurement Office within the Shared Services Division of OMB. The ideal candidate has a passion for procurement and desires to become a subject matter expert on state procurement practices. Key Responsibilities: Drive Procurement Success - Use your expertise in writing, analysis, and problem-solving to develop and manage impactful contracts that meet state objectives.Lead with Strategy - Guide solicitation processes, evaluations, and contract administration while ensuring efficiency and compliance.Uncover Savings & Opportunities - Conduct market research and data analysis to identify cost-saving initiatives and innovative cooperative purchasing opportunities.Empower Agencies - Provide expert procurement guidance and mentorship to state agencies and institutions, helping them navigate the procurement process with confidence.Partner for Impact - Lead highly collaborative, cross-functional teams, working closely with government entities, IT experts, and legal professionals to develop effective procurement solutions.What You'll Bring:Strong writing and analysis skills in procurement and contracting.Leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities for solicitation development, evaluations, and contract administration.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant work experience, or six years of relevant work experience may be substituted for education.Relevant work experience includes procurement, contracting, grant management, business analysis, project management, policy development, paralegal, law, management, or fields requiring professional writing, analysis, and collaboration skills.Location: This position has flexibility to work from any city within North Dakota or bordering cities. Candidates outside of North Dakota must be willing to relocate to the state or bordering cities. Most engagements are virtual/teleconference and very little travel is required. Hiring Salary Range: State Procurement Officer $5,000- $8,000/month; depending on experience.

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.* Rewarding work in a supportive and collaborative environment.* Flexible work arrangements and telework options.* Professional development opportunities.* Excellent benefits package, including fully paid family health insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid vacation and sick leave, retirement plan, 457 deferred compensation plan, and voluntary insurance benefits (dental, vision, and life insurance).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 at the time of application.Cover Letter ResumeDue 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 Hannah Wolf at 701-328-4738 or hkwolf@nd.gov. If you have questions regarding the job responsibilities or interview process, contact Sherry Neas at 701-328-1726 or infospo@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.