Contracts Analyst, Senior

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r**Contracts Analyst, Senior**

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rNorthern Arizona University

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r****Special Information****

• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to
  
  

complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility

with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are

rare.

• Driving a vehicle on behalf of the university is anticipated to be a
  
  

regular part of this position. Arizona Administrative Code Fleet

Safety Policy requires all employees who drive on university

business become authorized by submitting Driver\'s license

information for driving record monitoring, and completion of

training appropriate to the level of driving performed. The law

applies to all faculty, staff, and students who drive personal or

university-owned motorized vehicles for any business purpose. More

information on the NAU Authorized Driver Policy can be found on the

NAU website.

****About the Department/College****

The Contracts, Purchasing and Risk Management department is a team of

high performing professionals that provide excellent service, innovative

solutions, and expertise in procurement, contracting, materials

management, and risk management.

**About the Position**

Northern Arizona University\'s Contracts, Purchasing and Risk Management

Department is now hiring one (1) Contracts Analyst, Senior.

This position oversees, manages, negotiates, prepares and reviews a

variety of contract types and analyzes the terms and conditions, risk

and appropriateness, to ensure each contract adheres to state and

federal laws, rules, and regulations; and university and Arizona Board

of Regents policies, procedures, and needs.

**Responsibilities Include**

60% - Contract Negotiation

• Interprets contract provisions, stipulations, obligations, and
  
  

liabilities.

• Reviews contractual terms and conditions to ensure compliance with
  
  

Arizona Board of Regents, university policy, and federal and state

laws and regulations.

20% - Contract Management

• Oversees requests, records, and initiates paperwork; prepares
  
  

addenda, provides follow-up, and obtains approval for contract

changes.

• Corresponds with contractors and departmental representatives
  
  

regarding contract issues, status or negotiation.

10% - Records Management

• Evaluates and monitors contractor performance to determine the
  
  

necessity for amendments or extensions of contracts, and compliance

to contractual obligations.

• Assesses contractor service value and product/service reliability
  
  

relative to cost; plans, organizes, and coordinates acquisition

alternative, as appropriate.

5% - Reports Administration

• Manages complex reports as required for audit and administrative
  
  

purposes.

5% - Other

• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

**Minimum Qualifications**

• Bachelor\'s degree and 5 years of relevant experience.
• \*A combination of related education, experience, and training may be
  
  

used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.*

**Preferred Qualifications**

• Experience negotiating technology contracts.
  
  

**Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities**

Knowledge

• Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and Arizona
  
  

Board of Regents and University policies, procedures, and practices.

• Knowledge of applicable legislation, standards, policies and
  
  

procedures applicable to university contracts.

Skills

• Preparation and analysis of complex contract terms and risk.
• Records maintenance.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships.
• Organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Exc l, PowerPoint).
• Coordination of activities, evaluating data, and establishing
  
  

priorities.

Abilities

• Balances competing priorities.
• Analyzes, negotiates, writes, and rewrites contracts.
• Communicates effectively.
  
  

****Compensation****

• Budgeted salary is \$58,882.00.
  
  

**Pre-Employment Check**

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the

following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history

verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to

employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint

background check. Also, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is

required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists

employers with verifying new employees\' right to work in the United

States.

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive

position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University

requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background

investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in

some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that

requires a CDL, you will be require