County of Berks, PA ยท 1 month ago
Senior Contract Coordinator (Purchasing Department)
Reading, PA
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expCounty of Berks, PA is seeking a Senior Contract Coordinator to assist with the administration of agency programs. This role focuses on contract management, provider monitoring, and ensuring service outcomes while providing customer service and liaising with providers.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Negotiate, draft, coordinate, and execute Placement, In-Home, and Independent contracts and school district Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs)
Monitor and audit contracted services to ensure standards and outcomes are being met. Develop and modify monitoring tools, when needed, for specific programs and services
Schedule and plan budget/contract meetings. Responsible for ensuring seamless communication and coordination surrounding service delivery and provisions, and contract requirements
Responsible for presenting at public hearings about agency service needs and existing service providers
Conduct regular analysis of services and develop reports
Assist with the completion of County-required forms for developing multi-year contracts and contract amendments
Provide customer service and instruction regarding the online provider invoicing system
Provide back-up to other positions, as needed
Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Occasionally travel on an as-needed basis for training and to complete assigned duties
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Law, or closely related field
Three years of experience in a progressively responsible position with varied office management and staff work, preferably in a contract management role
Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides for the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
FBI, State police, and ChildLine clearances
Considerable knowledge of modern office management methods
Contract management and negotiating skills
Considerable knowledge of child welfare programs, standards, and requirements, or willing to learn
Knowledge of the principles and practices of governmental accounting statistics and public personnel administration
Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of others to accomplish contract monitoring assignments
Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts and devise solutions to administrative problems
Ability to comprehend program goals, objectives, and operations, and to relate these to administrative analysis
Ability to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting departmental policies and procedures
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
Ability to exhibit cultural competence and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of budgeting and procurement
Physical presence in the office is required
Ability to handle stress
Preferred
Master's degree
Company
County of Berks, PA
It is the mission of Berks County government and all County employees to administer and deliver services to the citizens of the County in the most effective, efficient and professional manner possible within the constraints of the financial resources available.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Timothy Smith
Chief Information Officer
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