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City of Phoenix · 2 days ago

Contracts Specialist II, Procurement - Public Transit Department

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$69K/yr - $113K/yr

3+ years exp

The City of Phoenix is seeking a Contracts Specialist II to join the Public Transit Department's procurement and contracts team. This role involves procuring and managing critical service contracts for transit operations and ensuring compliance with city and federal regulations.

Government

Responsibilities

Skilled in reviewing and editing scopes of work

Conduct competitive procurements, draft and administer contracts, amendments, and Intergovernmental Agreements (IGA)

Ensure compliance with both City of Phoenix and Federal Transit Administration processes and policies

Qualification

Government contracts experienceTransit procurement experienceSAP/SRM proficiencyOpenGov experienceContract administrationCritical thinkingCustomer-focusedDetail-oriented

Required

Three years of experience working with governmental contracts or experience assisting a contracts administrator in contract preparation

Bachelor's degree in public or business administration or a related field

Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted

All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position

Preferred

Transit-specific procurement or contract experience

Experience with OpenGov, or similar system, for procurement management

Experience using SAP/SRM for sourcing, contract administration, and other procurement related tasks

Experience ensuring compliance with federal, state, and city procurement regulations in contract administration

Experience in administering and facilitating the procurement process, including the development of RFP/RFI/IFB solicitations, facilitating selection/evaluation, preparing actions for council/agency approval, and overseeing contract awards and development

Benefits

Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information

401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions

Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans

Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan

Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually

Dental, vision, and life insurance options

Employer paid long-term disability

Free Bus/light rail pass

Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year

Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days

Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period

Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi