Contract Analyst 2

Responsibilities

• Prepares and executes standard contract documents
• Reviews requisitions and selects appropriate contracting method based on departmental needs
• Applies professional contract administration concepts to investigate, qualify and select contractor sources and bidders
• Under general supervision, conducts bidding cycle activities for contracts
• Identifies and evaluates available information to make sound business decisions
• Identifies and investigates new contractors with a special emphasis on business outreach
• Drafts standard contract language, validates sole-source justifications, and develops counterproposals
• Investigates and mediates departmental or contractor complaints
• Reviews contracting trends and makes recommendations to clients to reduce transactions and processing costs
• Teaches in-house training sessions on contracting issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills; and ability to deal effectively with broad and diverse constituencies ensuring strong customer service orientation and skills
• Strong organizational, presentation and negotiation skills
• Strong listening and political acumen skills
• Strong knowledge of the organization, including its infrastructure, goals, mission, rules, policies, guidelines, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of personal computer (Windows NT platform) and compatible financial management, database spreadsheet, Internet, email, and word-processing software
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships, and to work as a team member when necessary
• Thorough knowledge of internal departmental / unit operating policies, applicable state and federal regulations and general contract terms
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of specific contracting assignments
• Knowledge of architectural and construction terminology