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Description

The Department of Procurement Services is growing! We are seeking a highly qualified Management Analyst, Senior to join our award-winning Procurement Card (P-Card) Team. This role is essential in supporting audit, compliance, and process improvement functions that strengthen the City’s procurement practices. The P-Card program has earned the prestigious Achievement of Excellence in Procurement (AEP) Award, reflecting our commitment to innovation, transparency, and accountability. As part of this dynamic and collaborative team, your contributions will help drive fiscal responsibility, policy compliance, and operational efficiency across the City of Richmond.

Why Join Our Team?

The City of Richmond offers a professional and purpose-driven environment where your expertise can make a meaningful impact. As part of the Department of Procurement Services, you’ll join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We are committed to professional development, recognize individual contributions, and actively support career growth within a forward-thinking organization. Our workplace culture embraces diverse perspectives, fosters accountability, and encourages fresh ideas. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects while advancing your career in a supportive and evolving public sector setting.

Hiring Compensation Range: Up to $87,961

Duties include but are not limited to

Program Oversight & Compliance

Serve as the City’s subject matter expert for procurement card policies and fraud mitigation
Lead implementation of internal audit recommendations and compliance initiatives
Monitor program-wide adherence to reconciliation timelines, purchase approvals, and regulatory thresholds

Auditing & Risk Management

Conduct detailed audits to assess transaction compliance, documentation accuracy, and approval workflows
Investigate and escalate potential misuse, such as split transactions or excessive spending
Prepare audit reports with findings, recommendations, and corrective action plans

Training & Education

Design and deliver engaging training sessions for cardholders, approvers, and staff
Develop and maintain online learning platforms (e.g., NeoGov)
Promote consistent application of procurement rules across departments

Process & Program Management

Manage cardholder lifecycle (application, limits, deactivation) in coordination with HR and Works
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Finance, IT, and Bank of America
Support payment processing and troubleshoot issues within Bank of America’s Works platform

Performance & Innovation

Track spending trends, vendor usage, and SWaM participation metrics
Research and implement enhancements like virtual cards and ePayables
Develop KPIs and present updates to senior leadership
Lead fraud prevention efforts and update escalation protocols as needed

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Comprehensive knowledge of purchasing card programs, procurement regulations, financial compliance frameworks, and internal auditing standards.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret complex data, identify risks, and develop effective solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing detailed reports and delivering executive presentations.
Proven ability to develop and deliver engaging training and educational programs to diverse audiences.
Demonstrated leadership and influencing skills to effectively lead change management initiatives and foster collaboration across departments.
Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain productive relationships with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
High ethical standards, discretion, and sound judgment in handling sensitive financial information and enforcing policy compliance.
Adaptability, learning agility, and a proactive mindset to anticipate risks, stay current with evolving regulations, and implement continuous improvements.
Effective time management and organizational skills to prioritize and manage multiple competing projects and deadlines.
Customer service orientation with a commitment to responsiveness and support for city departments and cardholders.
Resilience, patience, and tact when addressing compliance issues, audit findings, and program challenges.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field (Master’s preferred).
At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, auditing, finance, or compliance.
Strong understanding of procurement card programs, financial controls, and policy enforcement.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel), Oracle ERP, NeoGov, SharePoint, and similar platforms.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Certification such as CPCP, CPPO, CIA, or related credential.
Experience in public sector procurement and/or auditing.
Familiarity with process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

Physical Requirements and Working Environment: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions; frequently reach and finger; and occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, push, pull, lift, walk, grasp, and feel. The working conditions may not include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be sedentary, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV.

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