State of Louisiana · 1 week ago
Contract Specialist 1, 2, or 3
Houma-Thibodaux Area
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$44K/yr - $54K/yr
2+ years expThe State of Louisiana is seeking a Contract Specialist to assist the contracting officer with the management of professional and construction contracts for the Louisiana Military Department. The role involves verifying documentation, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with agency policies and procedures.
Government Administration
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
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
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
Benefits
Retirement: LASERS
Insurance: Medical, Dental, & Vision
Paid Holidays: 10 plus proclaimed
Annual Leave: 96 hours per year with tenure increases
Sick Leave: 96 hours per year with tenure increase
Company
State of Louisiana
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chancellor Donald, M.D.
Chief Medical Officer
Chase Hymel
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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