The Deputy Director of Contracting (DDoC) is responsible for directing the full acquisition portfolio of a large and complex healthcare delivery program while ensuring socioeconomic goals and programs set by the Department of Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Veteran Affairs Acquisition Regulations (VAAR), and other policies, rules, and regulations; please see the ‘Duties’ section for additional information.
Duties:
- Responsible for assisting in the execution of the NCO (Network Contracting Office) operational mission through acquisition support and in the absence of the DoC (Director of Contracting) is responsible for directing the acquisition program in support of the Veterans Integrated Service Networks’ (VISNs) or VHA Program Offices’ and serves as a communication conduit between facilities, Networks/Program Offices, Service Area Office (SAO), Deputy Chief Procurement Officer (DCPO) and Chief Procurement Officer (CPO).
- Ensures coordination and development of NCO Contracts for Supplies, Services, and equipment and assisting Facilities with Advanced Procurement Planning (APP).
- Supports development and execution of customer satisfaction surveys to ensure continuous improvements within the acquisition organization
- Communicates and coordinates satisfaction surveys with customers to determine their needs and satisfaction with the manner in which the acquisition system is meeting those needs; supervises all Network level support staff within the NCO
- Serves as a Network point of contact with the vendor community and provides ongoing supervision of acquisition activities within the NCO.
- Ensures the Training Officer identifies and develops technical and generalized education and training requirements for all acquisition staff, including oversight of COR (Contract Office Representative) training and specialized training for contracting.
- Develops and implements Network level administrative and procurement-related policies and procedures required to effect efficient operations.
- Ensures the NCO Small Business representative supports Small Business conferences and all Small Business programs…