This Hirestrategy Client is a historically prestigious University in the Washington DC Area in need of a Contracts Specialists to start immediately.

Responsibilities

The Contract Specialist works under the general direction of the Director of Procurement and Support Services and will be responsible for the processing and administration of a wide variety of University contracts and purchases.
Responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of both routine and complex procurement that will involve coordination with different campus constituents, external suppliers/contractors, other university campuses, and the Chancellors Office
Apply a variety of procurement methodologies including, but not limited to, price analysis, competitive proposals or public bids, developed or existing contracts, service agreements and/or leases, all in accordance with the regulations and procedures proscribed by the University.
Develop, coordinate and process contracts for all manner of University requirements.

Procedures will include sourcing, development of specifications, REP/bid development, RFP/bid evaluation and award, contract negotiation and contract development/execution.

Perform general contract administration (e.g.: maintenance contract files; analysis of contract financial data; interpreting and applying rules and policy; understanding and making decisions related to contract terms and conditions; writing and developing solicitations, writing evaluation and recommendation reports, writing contract specifications and statements of work.)

Provide contract management throughout the term of the contract to insure appropriate implementation of procedures and requirements including notification of and monitoring of compliance with contract terms and conditions;

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs