Assistant Director, Contracts and Procurement

Final date to receive applications IS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2026, AT 11:55 PM

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Under general direction of the Procurement, Risk, and Property Management Section Director, the Assistant Director, Procurement and Contracts directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the agency's procurement and contract administration functions. The position is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and overseeing procurement and contracting activities, including solicitations, evaluations, negotiations, contract awards, contract administration, contract performance management, vendor relationship management, and procurement policy development.

The Assistant Director provides leadership throughout the entire contract lifecycle, ensuring contracts are effectively administered from award through closeout, contract objectives are achieved, vendor performance is monitored, risks are mitigated, and agency departments receive strategic support in acquiring goods and services in a timely, transparent, competitive, and cost-effective manner.

• Direct and oversee all procurement and contract administration activities.
• Develop procurement strategies and recommend appropriate solicitation and contracting methods.
• Oversee the preparation, issuance, evaluation, negotiation, award, and administration of solicitations, contracts, task orders, amendments, purchase orders, and related procurement instruments.
• Review and approve procurement and contracting documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Advise executive leadership and agency departments on procurement and contract-related matters.
• Oversee contract monitoring practices and ensure proper documentation and contract file maintenance.
• Ensure cost and price analyses are appropriately conducted and documented.
• Develop, implement, and maintain procurement and contract administration policies, procedures, templates, and best practices.
• Resolve complex procurement and contractual issues and disputes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to procurement and contract management operations and efficiencies.
• Establish contract administration standards and practices to support effective post-award management and contract lifecycle oversight.
• Oversee contract closeout activities and ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations, documentation requirements, and record retention standards.

• Partner with agency departments to identify and resolve contract performance issues, service delivery concerns, and contractual risks.
• Provide guidance on contract interpretation, administration, modifications, claims, and dispute resolution.
• Develop vendor performance evaluation methodologies and maintain records of contractor performance.
• Support strategic supplier and vendor relationship management initiatives to improve service quality, contract outcomes, and organizational value.
• Identify opportunities for contract optimization, cost savings, service improvements, and risk mitigation throughout the contract lifecycle.

• Develop procurement and contract performance metrics and management reports.
• Maintain procurement and contract databases and records.
• Prepare reports and presentations for executive leadership, auditors, funding agencies, and governing boards.
• Assist in the development and management of the division budget as assigned.
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