What You Will Do At ODM: Office : Legal Counsel
Bureau : Contract & Procurement
Classification : Program Administrator 2 (PN )
Job Overview : The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM), Office of Legal Counsel/Contracts and Procurement is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented professional to serve as a key advisor on procurement strategy, contract compliance, and MBE/EDGE initiatives. As a Procurement Program Administrator, your responsibilities will include:
- Developing and implementing procurement policies and procedures for programs in alignment with agency goals and to maintain compliance with state procurement regulations.
- Partnering with program staff to understand procurement needs and gather information necessary to write procurement or contract documents
- Guiding contract managers through procurement methods, processes, and compliance requirements
- Assisting with contract execution, purchase order and requisition completion.
- Interacts with other government agencies and vendors on procurement related questions and issues
- Reviewing initial purchase order and contract proposal requests, ensuring alignment with Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Encouraging Diversity, Growth, and Equity (EDGE) goals.
- Conducting research and analysis to make recommendations on sourcing strategies, contract management, and procurement best practices.
- Assisting with the preparation of Controlling Board submissions and deadline requirements and provides additional documents and information as requested by legislative members
- Reviewing State enterprise-wide contracts for purchasing needs
- Fulfilling reporting requirements related to MBE/EDGE participation.
- Submitting requisitions and/or Release and Permit requests through the Department of Administrative Services (DAS).
- Preparing procurement-related documents, drafts RFP content, and manages data using tools like Word, Excel, and Access.
- Assisting with responses to public records requests
- Supporting internal teams by maintaining records, participating in meetings and training sessions, and serving as a backup to ODM procurement staff
- Performing other related duties as assigned (e.g., attending & participating in staff meetings; attending meetings & training sessions; maintaining records, logs, and files)
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees . For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website . Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )
Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management science or public administration; 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position.
-Or completion of undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file; 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position or staff position involving planning, research &/or policy/procedure development.
-Or 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in business administration management science or public administration.
-Or 1 yr. exp. as Program Administrator 1, 63122.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above
Job Skills: Program Management
Technical Skills: Program Management
Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Goal Setting, Verbal Communication, Written Communication