Contract Specialist - Detainee and Crisis Systems

Contract Specialist – Detainee and Crisis Systems

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Department:
Detainee and Crisis Systems. Job Type: Classified. Classified: 5639 – Contract Specialist. Salary Grade:
9. Opening until filled. Hiring range: $49,108 – $58,926 annually. Pay range: $49,108 – $68,744 annually.

• Assists in the preparation and issuance of RFPs, ITBs, and RFQs for public service contracts and agreements.
• Reviews and evaluates bids, proposals, and quotes, ensuring procurement compliance.
• Collaborates with internal departments and stakeholders to gather requirements, develop scope of work, and define contract terms.
• Coordinates contract negotiations and revisions with vendors, legal counsel, and other parties.
• Prepares and maintains accurate documentation of contract files.
• Monitors contract performance, timelines, deliverables, and expenditures.
• Facilitates communication and collaboration between internal departments, external vendors, and stakeholders.
• 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.
• Provides administrative support for contract-related activities such as invoice processing and budget reconciliation.

Associate’s degree in public or business administration, finance, supply chain management, or related field from an accredited college or university AND one (1) year of experience administering, developing, evaluating, and/or writing contracts; OR one (1) year with Pima County in an Administrative Specialist, Contracts and Grants Coordinator-Courts, or closely related position.

• Minimum two (2) years experience working with, developing, and writing contracts.
• Experience with developing contract proposals and related processes.
• Experience with implementing grants or grant oversight.
• Experience with creating reports, tracking contract timelines, progress, and priorities.
• Experience with contract and financial management system.
• Experience with healthcare agreements.

Only candidates meeting minimum qualifications are admitted to the selection process. Applications are assessed based on education and experience. Preferred qualifications may be considered for scoring. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list. Additional assessments/testing may be required.

Valid driver license and AZ driver license required at time of appointment. Requires 39‑month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review. Successful candidates will undergo post‑offer pre‑employment background screening. Physical/sensory requirements and working conditions determined by position.

Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other protected characteristic.

Entry level

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