OVERVIEW OF ATHENA:

ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients’ Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees’ Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers’ needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability and getting the job done.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are currently recruiting for an Procurement Officer ll. We are seeking an experienced Procurement Officer with extensive knowledge of federal and state government procurement policies for both IT and non-IT goods, services, and grants. The Procurement Officer will be responsible for interpreting and applying state procurement regulations, developing formal and informal Request for Applications/Proposals (RFA/Ps), Invitation for Bids (IFBs), and other contractual documents, and managing contracts. This role will involve performing advanced procurement tasks, including spot, term, sole source, and ordering agreements, researching techniques for obtaining goods and services, and analyzing data to develop reports and apply business rules. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and effective oral and written communication abilities. This FULL-TIME position starts at $28-30 per hour and is located in Glen Allen, VA.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Extensive working knowledge of federal and state government procurement policies for the purchase of Non-IT and IT goods, services and grants.


• Familiarity with federal government procurement policies and grants.


• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply state procurement regulations, policies, and procedures.


• Demonstrated experience in developing formal and informal Request for Applications/Proposals (RFA/Ps), Invitation for Bids (IFBs), and other contractual documents, and administrating contracts.


• Advanced knowledge of spot, term, sole source, and ordering agreements for goods and non-professional service procurements.


• Demonstrated experience researching techniques for obtaining goods and services; and experience analyzing data, developing reports, and applying business rules.


• Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.


• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.


• Participate in developing department goals, objectives, and systems

• Participate in staff meetings and attend other meetings and seminars as assigned.


• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures, to continually improve efficiency of the department and services performed.


• Efficiently performs duties as assigned and works as a team within division and company.


• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent, required.


• A bachelor’s and/or master’s degree preferred.


• Two years of experience in procurement or contract management, including experience with federal and state government procurement policies.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 


• Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds at times. 


• Standard hours of work Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.


• Travel may be required up to 10% of the time.

Successful ATHENA employees will display the following characteristics:

• You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future.


• You like to make your employer look good.


• You find solutions, where others only see problems.


• You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well.


• You are aware of the employer’s needs at all times and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole.


• You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission.

The benefits of working for ATHENA include:

• Support from a team of professionals committed to making your life better.


• Medical, dental and vision insurance.


• Medical and dependent flexible spending account.


• Pet insurance.


• Mass transportation benefit for the Maryland and Washington, D.C. area.


• 401k with a generous employer match.


• Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal.


• Paid time off varies by contract – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.


• Holiday pay varies by contract – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.

The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required.  The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position.  Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party.

ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.