Deputy Director
Washington D.C. Metro Area
Serve as the first-line supervisor for the entire procurement staff; monitoring timesheets, annual/sick leave, volunteer work, Compensatory time, Credit hours, telework schedules, employee details and new hires. Manage all office logistical changes; staff, computers, offices, and warrant certifications; Successfully develop yearly staff Work Plans, develop employee performance standards with clear components that are in line with senior management vision and mission and successfully complete mid-year and annual performance reviews, which consists of providing constructive feedback on employees’ work performance. Meet with staff to create professional training for career development. Identified potential problems in employees behavior and took corrective/disciplinary action, as necessary. Lead selection interviews with potential candidates for positions on the procurement team which consists of reviewing resumes, conducting reference checks, and writing up recommendations for appointments. Maintain office budget for training and travel costs, office supplies, and other office essentials. Oversee 4 campus leases making sure option years are exercised, occupancy agreements are followed and CPI’s are calculated accordingly for new lease years. Provide counsel and support to the Director of Procurement Services on all logistical, union and policy matters in the office. Plan, organize, and assign work to staff based on program office needs, workloads and staff work experience. Implement teambuilding exercises at weekly staff meetings and facilitate teambuilding training sessions to improve customer service processes and office morale. Maintain unlimited warrant authority, obligating over $50 million in contracting actions for the current fiscal year for information technology, professional services, and contract support in acquisition, accounting, and facility maintenance.
