Pima County · 1 month ago
Contract Specialist - Detainee and Crisis Systems
Tucson, AZ
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Entry Level
$49K/yr - $69K/yr
1+ years expPima County is seeking a Contract Specialist for the Detainee and Crisis Systems department. The Contract Specialist is responsible for supporting the administration and management of contracts and agreements, assisting in the procurement process, ensuring contract compliance, and facilitating communication between stakeholders.
GovernmentHealth CareRecyclingSustainabilityWaste Management
Responsibilities
Assists in the preparation and issuance of requests for proposals (RFPs), invitations to bid (ITBs), and requests for quotes (RFQs) for public service contracts and agreements
Reviews and evaluates bids, proposals, and quotes received in response to solicitations, ensuring compliance with procurement requirements and specifications
Collaborates with internal departments and stakeholders to gather requirements, develops scope of work documents, and defines contract terms and conditions
Coordinates contract negotiations and revisions with vendors, legal counsel, and other parties, ensuring alignment with program objectives and regulatory requirements
Prepares and maintains accurate documentation of contract files, including contracts, amendments, change orders, and correspondence
Monitors contract performance, timelines, deliverables, and expenditures to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and budgetary constraints
Facilitates communication and collaboration between internal departments, external vendors, and stakeholders involved in contract implementation
Assists in resolving issues and disputes related to contract interpretation, scope changes, and performance discrepancies
Generates reports and dashboards summarizing contract status, performance metrics, and key milestones for management review
Provides administrative support for contract-related activities, such as invoice processing, payment tracking, and budget reconciliation
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, finance, supply chain management, or a closely-related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND one (1) year of experience administering, developing, evaluating, and/or writing contracts
One (1) year with Pima County in an Administrative Specialist, Contracts and Grants Coordinator-Courts, or closely-related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment
Valid driver license is required at time of application
Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment
Preferred
Minimum two (2) years experience working with, developing, and writing contracts
Experience with/knowledge of developing contract proposals and related processes
Experience with/knowledge of implementing grants or grant oversight
Experience with/knowledge of creating reports, tracking contract timelines, progress, and priorities
Experience with/knowledge of working with contract and financial management system
Experience with/knowledge of healthcare agreements
Company
Pima County
Pima County is a government sector that provides health, development, business, community, sustainability, wastewater & recycling services.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.49MKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2023-10-23Grant· $0.49M
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