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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Contracts Manager- Warranted Procurement Officer

Helena, MT

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$30/hr - $34/hr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the Montana Department of Justice, providing essential IT infrastructure for law enforcement. They are seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee the procurement lifecycle, ensuring compliance and effective management of contracts with external vendors.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Analyze and research goods and services to determine reasonable prices.Analyze and research goods and services to determine reasonable prices

Research and collaborate with agency staff to obtain and maintain a working technical knowledge about goods and services in order to develop specifications and contract terms

Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, to determine need for contract modifications and recommend appropriate remedies for non-compliance

Ensure compliance with laws, rules, policy, and processes related to procurement

Prepare purchase orders, contracts, solicit bid and proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services for restrictive requirements

Ensure compliance with conditions of grants by monitoring and analyzing agreements, contracts, expenses, and activities

Supports and assists the planning, creation, writing, and negotiating for hardware, software licensing, and service legal agreements

Support divisions in monitoring IT contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, to determine the need for contract modifications and recommend appropriate remedies for non-compliance

Ensures contract compliance with internal and external requirements and supports negotiations on needed amendments or change orders

Qualification

Contract managementProcurement lifecycleTechnical writingIT procurementProject managementAnalytical skillsNegotiation skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, communication, or related field

Two years of purchasing, technical writing, project management, contract administration, or other applicable experience

Knowledge and experience in Information Technology (IT) procurements are a significant advantage due to the high volume of IT contracts within the DOJ

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States

A valid driver's license is required with less than 12 conviction points in the most recent completed 36 months

Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted