Procurement and Contract Specialist

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The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) is seeking a qualified Procurement and Contract Specialist to support the agency’s procurement and contracting activities for $100 million in purchased goods and services. This is a hybrid position requiring remote work with two onsite days per week, including one day in DTA’s Administrative Office in Boston, MA.

• Provide administrative support for the procurement and contracting process consistent with state and federal regulations.
• Coordinate approval of expenditure requests, prepare and post procurement and contract documents, manage competitive bidding and vendor award process, and track contract execution and renewal.
• Support department staff throughout the procurement process, including management teams and Contract Managers.
• Recommend procurement methods and opportunities for continuous improvement, including statewide contracts and process enhancements.
• Complete financial transactions related to contracts, vendor records, and fixed assets in MMARS/MOSAIC.
• Support compliance activities: verify vendor suspension/debarment status, monitor supplier diversity reporting, ensure pre‑qualification requirements, and address public records requests.

• Strong business writing and oral communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and teamwork abilities.
• General knowledge of state and federal procurement and contracting requirements.
• Ability to analyze data, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and state systems such as COMMBUYS, MMARS, and the Commonwealth Information Warehouse.
• Experience using MMARS/MOSAIC and vendor management systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information with sound judgment and discretion.

The Department of Transitional Assistance is the state agency responsible for administering public assistance programs to low‑income residents of Massachusetts. DTA is committed to providing a high level of service to all those in need, empowering individuals and families to meet basic needs and achieve long‑term economic self‑sufficiency. Services include food, nutrition, economic assistance, and employment supports.

Yearly: $77,289.16 – $ (dependent on experience and internal compensation guidelines). Full‑time, Day shift. Potential eligibility for a hybrid work schedule.

An Equal Opportunity / Affi­morative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We encourage qualified women, BIPOC, and individuals who meet the required experience to apply.

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