Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $62,300 - Midpoint: $81,000 (Salaried E10)

Department/Organization: 502308 - Contract Management

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary: The Contract Specialist I ensures legal compliance with Alabama Public Works Law. Ensures compliance with federal statutes and regulations. Drafts contracts and develops efficient methods to process and execute contractual documents.

Additional Department Summary: The Contract Specialist I interprets and negotiates purchasing contracts on behalf of the University in conjunction with applicable laws, University policies and best practices. Interprets contractual provisions and identify issues regarding insurance, indemnity, dispute resolution, and other risk factors. Recommends acceptable solutions to unfavorable risk factors and other associated legal matters that align with the University’s position and goals. Manages the collaborative review process with other campus stakeholders through completion.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of contract management, negotiation, development, and/or compliance experience; OR master's degree and two (2) years of contract management, negotiation, development, and/or compliance; OR juris doctorate and some experience in contract management, negotiation, development, and/or compliance experience.

Skills and Knowledge: Broad knowledge and thorough understanding of contract management, the legal aspects of contracting.

Preferred Qualifications: History of increasing workplace responsibility and experience, preferably in an institution of higher education Contract Management or Purchasing department. Significant knowledge of business law, compliance, and contract management. A JD, CPPM, CPPO or equivalent certification.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.