Procurement and Compliance Manager
Treasury Professional Manager I
Recruitment #23-005651-0001
Department | Treasury Insurance Management |
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Date Opened | 1/31/2023 10:39:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 2/19/2023 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $82,399.00 - $127,637.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Michele Reid |
Work Location |
Anne Arundel
|
Telework Eligible | Yes |
Introduction
The
constitutional and statutory provisions relating to the Office of the State
Treasurer can be found in Articles I, III, V, VI, and XII of the Maryland
Constitution; Title 5 of the State Government Article; and Titles 2 and 6-9 of
the State Finance and Procurement Article.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
The Maryland State Treasurer’s
Office (STO) is responsible for engaging in and controlling procurement and
award of Statewide contracts for banking and financial services, as well as
insurance and insurance services, as per State law and the Maryland
Constitution. In accordance with the
Treasurer’s role to protect the State’s assets, this position is responsible
for overseeing the agency’s unique procurement program, producing sound and
legally defensible procurements which are in the best interest of the State so that
Statewide agency operations are continuous, productive and exemplary.
POSITION DUTIES
This position serves as the manager
of the two-person procurement unit for the State Treasurer’s Office. The STO Procurement and Compliance Manager is responsible
for the direction, coordination and compliance of all procurement activities under
the Treasurer’s authority. This
includes, but is not limited to, Statewide financial contracts managed by the
STO such as master banking depository, disbursement, custody and lockbox
contracts; merchant services contracts; financial advisor and underwriter services related to debt issuance and investment
advisor services contracts. It also includes Statewide insurance broker
services to purchase excess coverage to the State Insurance Trust Fund including special coverage such as general liability, surety bonds and crime and cyber security,
auto, property and package coverages, inland marine and ocean,
bridges and tunnels, accident and athletic, aviation
and transit, and actuarial services.
This position also oversees STO program-specific procurements requiring
competitive bidding such as lease related Invitations for Bid (IFB)
for Statewide energy and equipment lease financing managed through the STO’s
Debt Management Division.
Additionally, this position is responsible for developing internal procurement procedures and providing subject matter expertise and recommendations to various State agencies as well as to the Director of Operations regarding major procurement issues. The incumbent represents the Treasurer and his Office at various Statewide procurement committee meetings.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ideal candidates should have the following:
Education: A
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
·
Two
years of experience supervising staff.
Examples of supervisory duties include employee evaluations,
distribution & review of work, and time & leave approvals.
·
Two
years of experience in public sector procurement, contract management, or regulatory
compliance.
·
Consideration
will be given to candidates with additional experience in professional public
sector level procurement, interpreting and applying laws, regulations, policies
and procedures, in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
·
Consideration
will be given to candidates with certification as a Certified Public Manager
from the National Association of Purchasing Management; Certified Professional
Contracts Manager from the National Contract Management Association; Certified
Public Purchasing Officer or Certified Professional Public Buyer from the
Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (National Institute of
Governmental Purchasing, Inc. or National Association of State Purchasing
Officers) in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
In
addition, preference will be given to
applicants who possess the following:
·
Experience soliciting and managing banking,
financial services or insurance contracts
·
Experience with auditing contracts and processes
·
Experience with process improvement
·
Management experience
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
BENEFITS
WHY WORK FOR THE STATE OF MARYLAND?
- Job stability and pinnacle
experience (we are a Constitutional Office)
- Work-life balance
- Ability to make your
mark through public service
- Predictable hours and
hybrid teleworking schedules
- Paid holidays 12-13
per year
- Generous paid leave
package (annual, sick, personal and compensatory leave)
- State Pension
("defined benefit" plan)
- Tax-deferred supplemental
retirement savings plans (401(k) and 457)
- Free parking
- Comprehensive,
subsidized health, dental and prescription plans with little to no
deductibles, free generic prescriptions, and free preventative health
services
- Flexible Spending
Account plans for Health Care and Daycare
- State Employees Credit
Union
- Direct Deposit
This is a full-time, permanent position with the State of Maryland, and is eligible for full State benefits. To learn more, click here: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
The State Treasurer's Office also offers a
hybrid telework environment for eligible employees after 90 days of employment.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
All job opportunities within the Maryland State Treasurer’s Office are accessible through JobAps, the Statewide Recruitment, Examination and Applicant tracking system. Electronic application is strongly preferred; however, if you do not have access to a computer, you may send a copy of your resume to the State Treasurer's Office, Human Resources, 80 Calvert Street, Room 109, Annapolis MD 21401, or fax to 410-260-4090.
Please upload a current copy of your resume with your
application.
All candidates
will be subject to a background investigation at the time of interview, to
include criminal, civil, and credit history.
Any questions
regarding this recruitment or the recruitment process may be directed to the
STO Personnel Office at 410-260-7078.
As an equal
opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and
promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
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