JOB TITLE: Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) State Director Description: The mission of the Indiana PTAC program is to assist Indiana businesses in bidding on and securing federal, state and local government contracting thereby creating a positive and measurable impact on Indiana’s economy. The State Director is responsible for the implementation and execution of the Procurement Technical Assistance Center vision and strategy. The State Director also directs and monitors the program activities and financial affairs of the statewide PTAC and is responsible for all state and federal funding and programmatic compliance issues. The State Director must provide innovative leadership, creative strategies and oversee programmatic implementation at the highest levels of integrity and excellence. The State Director will be responsible for increasing all monetary and non-monetary resources in support of the statewide network. The PTAC State Director reports to the PTAC Board of Directors and the Director of the Office of Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Responsibilities: Vision and Strategy: Responsible for the creation and updating of a PTAC Strategic Plan. Serve as the chief spokesperson for PTAC initiatives. Responsible for overall planning, direction and results of the PTAC, ensuring that the plans are tied to the execution and implementation of the PTAC concept and vision on a statewide basis. Responsible for aligning the PTAC principles with the of DLA contract goals. Champion the roll-out and on-going promotion of the PTAC brand in cooperation with the Office of Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Partnerships: Develop and maintain close working relationships with the Procurement Specialists in order to achieve the goals of the PTAC program. Maintain active presence / visibility with funding partners including the DLA, the State, local governmental entities, and private sector supporters. Develop and maintain close working relationships with statewide small business and professional organizations, universities, incubators and tech parks, and other organizations serving small businesses. Network / Center Development: Assess statewide staffing resources and plan the changes necessary to carry out the PTAC mission. Oversee recognition and reward system for staff performance excellence within the network. Oversee the developing, executing and maintaining of a professional development plan for PTAC staff. Accountability: Supervise PTAC staff to carry out the duties mentioned above. Assure the programs and accountability is in place to meet DLA requirements. Oversight for client and stakeholder satisfaction. Define and measure key performance indicators for both people and programs. Track progress and create improvement plans when necessary. Resource Development Assess, develop and coordinate the rollout of statewide procurement assistance assessment instruments and statewide procurement assistance tools. Develop, procure and maintain close working relationships with private and public sponsors. Ensure the effective and efficient use of resources. Manage the PTAC and other funding source proposal process and allocation decisions, in concert with OSBE. Administration: Assure PTAC compliance with applicable laws, regulations, OMB circulars and Executive Orders, and is responsible for negotiating and implementing the annual Cooperative Agreement with the DLA, ensuring that national, state and local needs are addressed. Serve as state level liaison with the Association of PTAC’s, and DLA Assure PTAC compliance with State and OSBE requirements and regulations. Develop and manage the PTAC annual budget. Other Duties: 40-50% travel including some out of state Early morning and evening meetings may be required Perform other duties as assigned by the OSBE. Work requirements might exceed 40 hours Minimum Qualifications: Education: Master’s Degree in business or other directly related field Experience: Four years of responsible senior management experience in a private or public sector setting encompassing business, procurement and administration. Experience in the following computer systems : Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Use of the Internet Preferred Qualifications: Education: Knowledge of a full range of procurement policies, complex contract terms, business development and business management methods Experience: Five years of procurement experience, business ownership or full charge management Experience in identifying procurement and business needs within a community Prior administration of multi-million dollar budget process. Direct experience in developing and implementing strategic plans Experience in both private and public sector Public speaking Experience in working with senior leaders in business or the community Experience in obtaining monetary and non-monetary resources Skills: Executive Presence – works with other senior leaders as a peer and is seen as such Developing Senior Leadership Level Relationships – the ability to network with senior leaders in both the private and public sectors and develop long term relationships Compelling Communication – ability to effectively articulate ideas in written communications and oral communications Influence – ability to persuade individuals at all levels to buy into concepts and direction Decision Making and Judgment – the ability to look at complex issues and problems, analyze the data, determine appropriate solutions and make decisions that support the strategic direction Entrepreneurship – uses insight concerning market and other trends to increase the effectiveness of the organization Results Focused – executes strategy and takes accountability for group results Government Procurement Acumen - practical application of procurement and government contracting operations and complex contract compliance Profit Conscious – manages allocated resources to attain optimum bottom line results Staff Orientation – select, develop and manage associates Administration – budget, staffing and operational management Motivation: Executive Nature – desires to work at a senior level with both senior level relationships and accountabilities Leadership Focus – desire and willingness to coach and develop others Initiative – takes action on problems or opportunities without being prompted Entrepreneurial Spirit – looks at the business as their own and continues to develop and improve it Energy – stamina to meet the demands of the work environment Fast Paced and Diverse – wants a job that changes day to day with a variety of tasks and interactions Continuous Learner – wants to continuously gain new knowledge, approaches, and experience Interested parties should contact Lisa Spalding at [email protected] by September 23.
Posted on: Wed, 04 Sep 2013 16:45:46 +0000
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