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Job advertisement: Procurement Operations Analyst
introduction
When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than a million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support, preventive services, and child and adult care.
We aim to provide services so that we can meet the needs of the people we serve more quickly. At DHS, we tackle tough questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation. We do this to ensure that we in Maryland leave no one behind.
This is a full time contract position.
degree
16
Position location
Purchasing office
25 s. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Main purpose of the job
The Procurement Operations Analyst supports the mission of the Maryland Department of Human Services by providing analytical and operational support to the Procurement Office. This position is responsible for evaluating procurement processes, systems and performance data to develop recommendations that improve the effectiveness, compliance and efficiency of procurement operations in accordance with COMAR Title 21 and DGS-OSP policies. The analyst collaborates with internal teams, prepares visual and written reports, supports the implementation of new systems, and helps train employees on best practices and new procedures.
Duties of the position
- Conduct research and collect data on current procurement practices and trends, organizational structures, financial performance, and compliance with procurement regulations to identify operational gaps and deficiencies.
- Analyzes data, business processes, and performance metrics to identify trends, predict outcomes, and recommend process improvements for procurement activities across programs and 24 local social services departments.
- Develop and deliver comprehensive reports, dashboards and presentations to senior management, summarizing findings and making actionable recommendations.
- Collaborates with stakeholders and department leaders to align recommendations with DHS’s mission and ensure successful implementation of strategic improvements.
- Supports the implementation of new procurement systems, providing technical assistance, user test feedback, and post-implementation analysis.
Minimum qualifications
education: Graduation from an accredited high school or obtaining a high school equivalency certificate.
expertise: Four years of administrative or professional work.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year of up to four years of required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with the required experience.
4. Candidates may substitute military service experience in the United States Armed Forces as a commissioned officer that includes staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and operations, supervising or coordinating unit operations or serving as a staff assistant to a senior-ranking officer on an annual basis to obtain the required experience.
Required or preferred qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- One year of professional experience in procurement, contracting, or compliance within a government agency (state or federal).
- One year of experience using pivot tables, advanced formulas, Power BI, Tableau, Looker Studio, or similar tools to perform data analysis and create dashboards, reports, or performance metrics.
- One year experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) or similar software.
- Demonstrated ability to create and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and performance reports to support decision making.
- Experience training or mentoring employees on new processes, systems, or data tools.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complexly Data into actionable insights.
Licenses, registrations and certificates
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties that require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned to these duties will be required to possess a valid Maryland Vehicle Operator’s License.
Selection process
Please ensure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the necessary qualifications for this hiring. We will not take into account information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be placed on the (eligible) recruitment list. The resulting list may be used for future job openings with this agency or other state agencies.
benefits
Contract employees who work for an agency covered by the State Employees and Retirees Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours per week (or an average of 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contract employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of your Medicare coverage premiums and prescriptions, including any qualifying dependents you have enrolled. The state of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost of these benefits. You can also choose to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but you will be responsible for paying the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a contract employee who has worked 120 days within a 12-month period. This leave is accrued at the rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, provided that it does not exceed 40 hours in a calendar year
More instructions
An online application process is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to the Maryland Department of Human Services, Employment Services, Attention: Heather Braddy, 25 South Charles St, Room 1116, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.
If you have any questions regarding the hiring process for this position, please email Heather Braddy at Heather.braddy2@maryland.gov; Include the job title and employment number in the subject line.
If you are experiencing difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the Department of Health’s Department of Budget and Management, Employment and Examinations Division, at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.
TTY users: Connect via Maryland Relay.
As an equal opportunity employer, the State of Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who reflect the diversity of the state. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our veterans for their service to our country.
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