Contract Specialist - Detainee & Crisis Systems

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** Job Description Summary
** Department - Detainee & Crisis Systems#
** Job Description
**** OPEN UNTIL FILLED
**** Job Type: Classified
**** Job Classification: 5639 - Contract Specialist
**** Salary Grade: 9
**** Pay Range
**** Hiring Range: $49,795 - $59,758 Annually
**** Pay Range: $49,795 - $69,721 Annually
**** Range Explanation:
*** Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
* Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.
*** The first review of applications will be on 03/13/2026*****.
** The Contract Specialist is responsible for supporting the administration and management of contracts and agreements at the county level. This position assists in the procurement process, ensures contract compliance, and facilitates communication between stakeholders to facilitate the effective delivery of contracted services. The Contract Specialist works under supervision and plays a key role in contract documentation, monitoring, and coordination.
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* Essential Functions:

** As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
* Assists in the preparation and issuance of requests for proposals (RFPs), invitations to bid (ITBs), and requests for quotes (RFQs) for public service contracts and agreements;
* Reviews and evaluates bids, proposals, and quotes received in response to solicitations, ensuring compliance with procurement requirements and specifications;
* Collaborates with internal departments and stakeholders to gather requirements, develops scope of work documents, and defines contract terms and conditions;
* Coordinates contract negotiations and revisions with vendors, legal counsel, and other parties, ensuring alignment with program objectives and regulatory requirements;
* Prepares and maintains accurate documentation of contract files, including contracts, amendments, change orders, and correspondence;
* Monitors contract performance, timelines, deliverables, and expenditures to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and budgetary constraints;
* Facilitates communication and collaboration between internal departments, external vendors, and stakeholders involved in contract implementation;
* Assists in resolving issues and disputes related to contract interpretation, scope changes, and performance discrepancies;
* Generates reports and dashboards summarizing contract status, performance metrics, and key milestones for management review;
* Provides administrative support for contract-related activities, such as invoice processing, payment tracking, and budget reconciliation.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

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* ** Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, finance, supply chain management, or a closely-related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND one year of experience administering, developing, evaluating, and/or writing contracts.****(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
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**** One year with Pima County in an Administrative Specialist, Contracts and Grants Coordinator-Courts, or closely-related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
**** Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications:

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