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Contract Specialist II
Salary
58,613.00 - $102,574.00 Annually
Location
Wake County, NC
Job Type
Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
25-02009
Department
Dept of Transportation
Division
Secretary
Opening Date
02 / 18 / 2025
Closing Date
3 / 4 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Job Class Title
Contract Specialist II
Position Number
60027234
Salary Grade
NC17
Description
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Description of Work
The primary purpose of this position is to independently develop, negotiate, and administer various highly complexed essential procurement contracts, many of which are more than of $1M. This position will manage the critical contract formation stage (planning, pre-solicitation, development, evaluation, and award). This position will assist as needed in the review and / or approval of Procurement Specialist documentation and / or work. This position will work with program managers to ensure and clearly document intricate complex specifications in clear measurable milestones in all contractual agreements’ components such as terms and conditions, pricing, contract duration, specification / requirements, performance measures and outcomes, task, activities, deliverables, required certifications, and required pre-qualification. This position negotiates with prospective Vendors on behalf of the State and the Department. The ability to establish and maintain a good working relationship with NCDOT employees of different levels, Management, Vendors, and outside agencies employees, is required for this position. Additional duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following :
Demonstrated work experience of large, complex, cross-functional procurement environment using a solid knowledge of purchasing methods, procedures, and General Statutes, Administrative Code, NC Procurement Manual, and State Term Contracts.
Demonstrated ability to develop and negotiate strategies and procedures promoting measurable contract requirements.
Experience developing presentation and facilitating workshops and training programs.
Demonstrated experience to create, edit, review solicitation documents to include, as required, coordinating, and facilitating evaluation committees, providing supervision, conducting vendor negotiations, and facilitating award recommendations for : RFQ, IFB, and RFP.
Demonstrated ability to explain and interpret policies in a clear, concise manner, and responding professionally to crises situations to minimize impact to agency through solid negotiations.
Experience organizing and writing extensive and complex technical information into specifications, reports, tabulations and drawings or special requirements as needed according to State and / or project requirements including maintaining proper record keeping and documentation from initiation through contract life.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, provide prompt and courteous customer service to internal and external customers.
The following Management Preference is not required, but applicants that possess this experience are preferred :
- SAP and Ariba experience in the review and execution of requisitions, purchase orders, and other procurement processes.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in business or related area from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of progressive procurement or contract administration experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Special Requirements Completion of the North Carolina Contract Management Certification Program within one year of hire into the position.
Supplemental and Contact Information
Gwen Waller 919-707-2624
It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application. NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.
NOTE : For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments : There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments :
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 hours work / week for participation.
I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)
Which of the following best describes your level of demonstrated work experience of large, complex, cross-functional procurement environment using a solid knowledge of purchasing methods, procedures, and General Statutes, Administrative Code, NC Procurement Manual, and State Term Contracts.
None
Less than 1 Year
1-2 Years
2-3 Years
3-4 Years
4-5 Years
5 or More Years
Explain how you have demonstrated work experience of large, complex, cross-functional procurement environment using a solid knowledge of purchasing methods, procedures, and General Statutes, Administrative Code, NC Procurement Manual, and State Term Contracts.
Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated developing and negotiating strategies and procedures promoting measurable contract requirements?
None
Basic
Intermediate
Thorough
Explain how you have demonstrated the ability to develop and negotiate strategies and procedures promoting measurable contract requirements.
Which of the following best describes your level of experience developing presentation and facilitating workshops and training programs?
None
Less than 1 Year
1-2 Years
2-3 Years
3-4 Years
4-5 Years
5 or More Years
Explain how you have experience developing presentation and facilitating workshops and training programs.
Which of the following best describes your level of demonstrated experience to create, edit, review solicitation documents to include, as required, coordinating, and facilitating evaluation committees, providing supervision, conducting vendor negotiations, and facilitating award recommendations for : RFQ, IFB, and RFP?
None
Less than 1 Year
1-2 Years
2-3 Years
3-4 Years
4-5 Years
5 or More Years
Explain how you have demonstrated you have experience to create, edit, review solicitation documents to include, as required, coordinating, and facilitating evaluation committees, providing supervision, conducting vendor negotiations, and facilitating award recommendations for : RFQ, IFB, and RFP.
Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated explaining and interpreting policies in a clear, concise manner, and responding professionally to crises situations to minimize impact to agency through solid negotiations?
None
Basic
Intermediate
Thorough
Explain how you have demonstrated the ability to explain and interpret policies in a clear, concise manner, and respond professionally to crises situations to minimize impact to agency through solid negotiations.
Which of the following best describes your level of experience organizing and writing extensive and complex technical information into specifications, reports, tabulations and drawings or special requirements as needed according to State and / or project requirements including maintaining proper record keeping and documentation from initiation through contract life?
None
Less than 1 Year
1-2 Years
2-3 Years
3-4 Years
4-5 Years
5 or More Years
Explain how you have experience organizing and writing extensive and complex technical information into specifications, reports, tabulations and drawings or special requirements as needed according to State and / or project requirements including maintaining proper record keeping and documentation from initiation through contract life.
Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated working independently and providing prompt and courteous customer service to internal and external customers?
None
Basic
Intermediate
Thorough
Explain how you have demonstrated the ability to work independently and provide prompt and courteous customer service to internal and external customers.
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