Contract Specialist I jobs in United States
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NC Department of Health and Human Services · 15 hours ago

Contract Specialist I

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest agencies in the state, responsible for the health and well-being of all North Carolinians. The Contract Specialist I position involves advising program staff on procurement methods, drafting contract documents, and ensuring compliance with procurement rules and performance measures.

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Responsibilities

Developing, reviewing, critiquing, and executing performance-based contracts and procurements in accordance with state, federal, departmental, and divisional rules, regulations, laws, policies, directives, and mandates. This includes in-depth reviews and corrections of all contract documents including, but not limited to, contracts, contract justification, audit determination, scope of work, performance measures, and detailed contract budgets and cost tables, and IT exception forms
Ensuring that all required contract reviews and approvals are in place prior to contract execution
Ensuring that contracts are executed in a timely manner and organizing work in order to meet specific timelines
Providing both technical advice and training to DMH staff regarding contracting and procurement requirements, process and procedure as well as on the NC DHHS online contracting system: DHHS Open Window
Developing, updating, and presenting formal contracts and procurement training to DMH staff
Entering nongovernmental financial assistance contracts in EBS system
Encumbering contracts in eProcurement system when needed
Reviewing and submitting monthly Financial Status Reports to Controller’s office for payment when needed

Qualification

Contracting principlesProcurement processesMicrosoft Office proficiencyAttention to detailTime managementTechnical adviceTraining development

Required

Bachelor's degree in business or related area from an appropriately accredited institution
Two years of progressive procurement or contract administration experience
Completion of the North Carolina Contract Management Certification Program within one year of hire into the position

Preferred

Knowledge of contracting principles and processes
Accuracy and attention to detail in work products
Time management and prioritizing skills
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Benefits

Health insurance options
Standard and supplemental retirement plans
NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis)
Paid vacation
Sick leave
Community service leave
Paid parental leave

Company

NC Department of Health and Human Services

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The Department of Health and Human Services manages the delivery of health- and human-related services for all North Carolinians.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

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