Job

Senior Contract Specialist

  • Company: Fairfax County Public Schools
  • Location: Falls Church, Virginia 22042 USA
  • Salary: $72,970 to $124,170
  • Date Posted: September 14, 2023
  • Closing Date: September 27, 2023

Description

This is a hybrid position. Leads a full range of divisionwide contract administration and procurement activities; advises on and facilitates the purchase of goods and services for FCPS in accordance with School Board and federal, state, and county rules and regulations.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree.

- Four (4) years of progressively more responsible experience in public sector proposal analysis and procurement.

- Knowledge of federal, state, and local jurisdiction contract and procurement regulations (such as the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA), and guidelines, specifically in governmental purchasing.

- Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of procurement.

- Knowledge of supply, market, and price trends.

- Ability to prepare technical specifications and review, analyze, and evaluate bids and proposals.

- Critical thinker with decision-making skills and high standards of detail accuracy.

- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with school-based administrators, central office staff, and the vendor community.

- Proficiency in the use of technology, data compilation, analysis, and reporting. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

- Ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative.

- Ability to work effectively under pressure.

Preferred

- Experience in project management professional certification, mediation, or negotiation.

- Certification by a nationally recognized public procurement or contracting certification (e.g. CPPB, CPPO, CPCM).

Application Process

Please submit applications online at: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home?partnerid=25103&siteid=5042#jobDetails=1465206_5042

Contact Info


Name: Delphine Lambert
Email: dglambert@fcps.edu
Closing Date: September 27, 2023
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