Compliance Officer; chief Procurement Office - Seiu

Job Title

CONTRACT COMPLIANCE OFFICER (CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICE) – SEIU 73

Requisition :

Posting:
Jan 27, 2026, 9:41:09 PM

Closing Date:
Feb 11, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Employment Type:

Full-time

Shift: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Salary: $39.619 per hour

Offices Under the President

Cook County Administration, 161 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL

Under the general direction of the Chief Procurement Officer, the Contract Compliance Officer monitors and evaluates contracts for compliance with the County’s MBE/WBE program and contract terms. Manages a large caseload from inception to closeout; conducts detailed reviews and reporting; participates in pre-submittal bid and proposal meetings; reviews bid, proposal, and contract submittals for compliance; and performs other duties as assigned.

• Possession of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Seven (7) years of full-time work experience in reviewing, monitoring and reporting of minority- and women-owned business enterprise contract participation; contract compliance; or a supplier diversity program is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree is required, plus five (5) years of related experience and valid driver’s license.
• OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree is required, plus three (3) years of related experience and valid driver’s license.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Public Administration.

• Knowledge of contract administration and management.
• Knowledge of managerial systems, methods and organizational procedures.
• Ability to interact effectively with clients and vendors related to MBE/WBE certification and contract compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and other statistical software programs and databases.
• Ability to analyze problems and develop and evaluate options to implement solutions.
• Ability to apply modern management methods to administrative problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Ability to understand and apply laws, rules and regulations.
• Ability to collect data for reports and presentations on MBE/WBE participation, budgets and performance.
• Travel will be required to work assignments throughout Cook County.

Sedentary work; may involve lifting up to 10 pounds occasionally and walking or standing for brief periods. Primarily seated work with occasional movement.

The duties listed are not exhaustive and may be assigned as needed. The County has a hybrid work environment with telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.

• This position is safety-sensitive; drug testing may be part of pre-employment background checks.
• Falsification of information may result in disqualification or termination and may affect eligibility for rehire.
• EEO Statement:
  Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics as defined by law and county policy.
• Veteran Preference:
  Preference is given to honorably discharged veterans who meet eligibility requirements. See application for details.
• Note:
  
  Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.