What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Specialist position at Infojini Inc?
Job Title - Contracting Specialist II
Location - Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Duration - 1-3 months
Job Duties:
- Negotiate contractual terms with vendors; generate quarterly contract reports; and provide assistance in resolving problems and ensure compliance will all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Perform contract administration/management through effective and efficient acquisition of quality materials and services perform contracting administration duties to support procurement activities perform operational analyses assist project managers interpret Federal Acquisition Regulation for federal procurements.
- Conduct pre-solicitation strategy meetings; determine best method to ensure quality materials and services; develop solicitation; determine applicable clauses; and prepare other formal and informal bid documents.
- Oversee solicitation process by conducting pre-bid or pre-proposal conferences; conduct public bid
- opening develop evaluation committees determine responsiveness and responsibility of bidders; determine competitive range and request clarifications and final offers.
- Perform award processing duties by determining correct contract type and prepare contract documents incorporate final terms & conditions; determine bonding and insurance requirements; submit contracts to applicable City Attorney and make copies of finalized contract documents for distribution.
- Perform post awards duties by ensuring City Departments comply with ethical business practices; provide advice to resolve contract performance issues; and prepare contract folder for archives and audits.
- Ensure contract compliance by performing as the Department expert; provide daily assistance and troubleshooting as needed; provide copies of all contracts and purchase orders; and research third party contracting websites.
Education:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related area of study.
Experience:
Three years of full-time, professional experience in a related field.
Education and Experience Equivalency:
One year of relevant work experience may be substituted for one year of required education (OR) one year of relevant academic coursework beyond the minimum requirement may be substituted for one year of required professional experience.
Certifications and Licenses:
Must possess or be able to acquire the following certifications and/or licenses required in accordance with standards established by departmental policy. At this time, there are no required certifications and/or licenses required.