Bid & Contract Analyst Sr.

This position performs advanced, professional-level procurement and contracting work with emphasis on construction solicitations and contract administration. Independently leads complex competitive processes such as Request for Statement of Qualifications RFSQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB), and Request for Proposal (RFP). Serves as a subject-matter resource to departments, evaluation committees, and project teams. Drafts, negotiates, and administers construction contracts and amendments to ensure compliance with City Procurement Code, Arizona Procurement Code, and applicable public construction statutes.

Anticipated starting salary may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The midpoint salary is $95,368 annually.Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Public or Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited educational institution. 
• Five years experience in public procurement/contracting, including at least three years focused on construction solicitations, e.g., Design Bid Build (DBB), Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR), Job Order contracting (JOC), contract formation, negotiation, and administration. 
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Nationally recognized Public Procurement Certification such as Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), National Institute of Governmental Purchasing - Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP) or successfully obtain a certification within two years of hire and must maintain an active certification.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/department/service assignment.To view the job description and list of Essential Functions, click here.
To view the Work Environment/Physical Demands, click here. 

The City of Scottsdale offers:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month, eligible for use immediately following accrual 
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision benefits effective first day of employment
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 11.98% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457 
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness plan with flexible incentives
• Access to several city-owned fitness and recreational facilities at no cost

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information

Selection Process:
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.  

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:
 

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.  

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR at (480) 312-2491.  

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change

Salary : $81,182 - $109,637