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NEOGOV · 10 hours ago

Contract Specialist 1, 2, or 3

Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$44K/yr - $62K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the State of Louisiana, and they are seeking a Contract Specialist to assist the contracting officer in managing professional and construction contracts for the Louisiana Military Department. The role involves verifying documentation, preparing bid actions, and coordinating with agency partners and contractors.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serves as the assistant to the contracting officer for the development, resourcing, execution, and management of professional and construction contracts for the Louisiana Military Department (LMD)

Duties include the verification and assimilation of initial request documentation; verifying program funding for projects and actions; preparation of competitive bid actions and advertisements; preparation and oversight of procurement or contract execution documents; oversight and recordation of actions, filings; and tracking actions

Coordinates with agency partners, contractors / vendors, and etc

Process and manage professional and public works contracts

Uses LaGov Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) modules and other automated system actions to fully execute contract administration and budget commitments

Review project submittals; execute and track project advertisements

Formulate and enforce agency policies and procedures regarding contract and agreements administration

Provide emergency procurement support in response to declared emergencies

Interact with and assist project managers and contractors with contracting procedures

Ensure quality control in the preparation and execution of contractual documents

Action and manage contract actions and follow-up

Assist with the management of the Internal Contract Review Board and Capital Outlay Review Board actions for the Deputy Director

Completion of SHARPS training, ethics training and fosters sexual harassment free environment

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Contract managementProcurement certificationProject managementLaGov ERPDatabase managementMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skills

Required

Must have a valid Driver's License, Social Security Card and Birth Certificate

Must be available to report to duty during emergency or disaster situations for extended hours over an extended period of time

Must meet physical requirements to perform functions of the position

Must attend/complete all Louisiana Military Department (LMD) annual training and other training required for the position

Must adhere to the Code of Ethics and foster a Sexual Harassment-Free Environment

All LMD positions require in-office attendance. This is not a remote position

Salary is paid by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) / Direct Deposit Only. A checking or savings account is required for employment

LMD is a substance abuse and drug free workplace. The selected applicant must pass a pre-employment background investigation and pre-employment drug test

The selected applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background investigation prior to employment

Preferred

college degree in related field or 2-3 years' experience in accounting, finance, contracting, project management, construction management or public administration

specialty training or certification in procurement, contracting, accounting, finance or related technical field

Knowledge in on-line systems, interactive database management or information system

Skilled in basic principles of purchasing and contracting advertisements, bid process, contracting, etc

Skilled in effectively communicating with peers, supervisors and subordinates

Able to use various software: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc

Able to work independently with general guidance to meet objectives and establish guidelines