Technology Contracts Administrator IT

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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Participates with Office of Technology staff and others in procurement planning for Airports Authority information technology (IT) procurements.

Works with others to ensure contract compliance, and to identify opportunities to control contract costs through contract pricing structure, contract consolidation, and other means.

Analyzes trends in contract types, costs, and tasks, and reports findings.

Compiles or helps to develop data related to contract scope, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, and other contracting decision support information.

Coordinates with Office of Technology staff to manage design, quality assurance and quality control, and other facets of work. Recommends alternatives for contracting methods, types, and terms for effective contract administration and cost control.

Conducts market research to identify potential offerors who can satisfy solicitation requirements and meet socioeconomic goals and requirements (e.g., Local Disadvantaged Business Enterprise [LDBE], Women's Business Enterprise [WBE]).

Works with Contracting Officer's Technical Representatives (COTR) to draft Statements of Work (SOW), specifications, justifications, evaluation criteria, and other information.

Assembles proposed final procurement package and forwards approved package to the Procurement and Contracts Department for solicitation.

Administers assigned contracts, including establishing and maintaining contract files, and tracking status of funds against budget and funding.

Maintains day-to-day working relationship with contractors to ensure seamless contract administration.

Reviews invoices and coordinates with staff to ensure acceptable completion of work and timely payment.

Investigates, documents, and supports the resolution of problematic invoices or performance problems, and coordinates with the COTR and the contractor.

Supports the COTR and Contracting Officer with data needed to suspend or terminate contracts.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Five years of progressively responsible experience in procurement and contracting.

Knowledge of and ability to implement various types of contracts.

Skill in managing and handling multiple procurements and administering multiple contracts concurrently and coordinating and integrating related efforts.

Ability to make detailed analyses of data and information and make recommendations.

Ability to speak and write effectively.

Skill in using a computer and modern office suite software.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Public Policy, Contract Law, or related field.

Substantial public sector procurement and contract administration experience.

Experience using an automated procurement processing system, such as enterprise resource planning (ERP), covering procurement-supply chain management.

Certified as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM), or equivalent certification (or higher) from the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) or another nationally or federally recognized procurement certification/credential.

EDUCATION

A high school diploma or a Certificate of General Educational Development (GED).

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED

A state driver's license in good standing.

NECESSARY SPECIAL FACTORS

Work is typically reviewed in progress and upon completion for quantity, quality, timeliness, teamwork, customer service, and other factors.

A background security investigation will be required for all new hires.

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