Contract Specialist - Detainee and Crisis Systems

** Job Classification: 5639 - Contract Specialist
*** 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.
* Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.
* Assists in the preparation and issuance of requests for proposals (RFPs), invitations to bid (ITBs), and requests for quotes (RFQs) for public service contracts and agreements;
* Reviews and evaluates bids, proposals, and quotes received in response to solicitations, ensuring compliance with procurement requirements and specifications;
* Collaborates with internal departments and stakeholders to gather requirements, develops scope of work documents, and defines contract terms and conditions;
* Coordinates contract negotiations and revisions with vendors, legal counsel, and other parties, ensuring alignment with program objectives and regulatory requirements;
* Prepares and maintains accurate documentation of contract files, including contracts, amendments, change orders, and correspondence;
* Monitors contract performance, timelines, deliverables, and expenditures to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and budgetary constraints;
* Facilitates communication and collaboration between internal departments, external vendors, and stakeholders involved in contract implementation;
* Assists in resolving issues and disputes related to contract interpretation, scope changes, and performance discrepancies;
* Generates reports and dashboards summarizing contract status, performance metrics, and key milestones for management review;
* Provides administrative support for contract-related activities, such as invoice processing, payment tracking, and budget reconciliation.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

** ****:** (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):*
* ** Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications
*** Minimum two (2) years experience working with, developing, and writing contracts.
* Experience with/knowledge of developing contract proposals and related processes.
* Experience with/knowledge of implementing grants or grant oversight.
* Experience with/knowledge of creating reports, tracking contract timelines, progress, and priorities.
* Experience with/knowledge of working with contract and financial management system.
* Experience with/knowledge of healthcare agreements.
** Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised

Preferred Qualifications . The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.**:
The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Requirements:
Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.
* One of the key advantages of working for Pima County is its comprehensive benefits package. Employees enjoy competitive salaries, generous health insurance coverage, and retirement plans that contribute to long-term financial security. Pima County recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules, a…