Contract Coordinator II - Information Technology

About the Role

The Pima County Information Technology Department is seeking a self-motivated, thorough, disciplined, and perceptive individual for the role of Contract Coordinator II. This role requires close collaboration with other project teams, strong interpersonal skills, and an opportunity to apply and expand your skills in a supportive team environment. This is an in-office position located in Tucson, AZ, and cannot be remote. The Information Technology Department is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

• Leads the procurement process for complex public service contracts, including developing procurement strategies, drafting RFPs, evaluating proposals, and negotiating contract terms and conditions.
• Manages the contract lifecycle from initiation to closeout, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and industry standards.
• Monitors contract performance and adherence to contractual obligations, timelines, and quality standards.
• Conducts regular contract reviews and audits to identify risks, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Provides guidance and assistance to junior staff on contract administration, procurement procedures, and contract management best practices.
• Serves as a liaison between the organization and external vendors, stakeholders, and legal counsel during contract negotiations and dispute resolution.
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with internal departments to facilitate collaboration and communication on contract-related matters.
• Prepares and presents reports, presentations, and recommendations to senior management regarding contract status, performance metrics, and compliance issues.
• Participates in the development and implementation of contract management policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Ensures accurate documentation, record-keeping, and archiving of contract documents, amendments, and correspondence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, supply chain management, or a closely-related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment and two years of experience administering, developing, evaluating, and/or writing contracts. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
• Or two years with Pima County in a Contract Coordinator I position.
• Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years experience providing general professional administrative services.
• Minimum one (1) year experience with coordination, review, revision, and implementation of contracts, licenses, and agreements.
• Minimum one (1) year experience managing staff or a major program within a company or department.
• Minimum three (3) years experience reviewing department policies, procedures, and practices to determine efficiency and effectiveness.
• Minimum one (1) year experience with implementation of new processes and programs within a department or unit.

Pay

Hiring Range: $62,337 - $74,796 Annually

Pay Range: $62,337 - $87,276 Annually

Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Special Requirements

• The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
• The County requires pre-employment background checks, including verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment.
• Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies.

Physical/Sensory Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical and sensory abilities, as well as working conditions, will be determined by the position.