Senior Contracts and Risk Management Specialist

Job Overview

This is advanced procurement work in contract review and administration. An employee in this job class is responsible for working with school and central office staff to review and revise complex contracts to ensure compliance with applicable laws and policies. A worker in this position initiates his/her own daily assignments, follows through on matters, and uses independent judgement and training to take appropriate actions to deal with situations.

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Reviews school contracts and complex administrative contracts for compliance with School Board policies and State Code
• Collects all necessary vendor documents in support of contract review
• Reviews facility use requests submitted to Support Services to determine the need for a contract or collection of vendor documentation
• Negotiates, administers, and maintains annual contracts and maintenance agreements as requested by staff
• Completes paperwork to request County of Loudoun permits for special events
• Creates system-wide contracts for vendors who provide services at multiple locations
• Maintains procurement risk management forms

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business, or related field from an accredited College or University

Three (3) years of experience in public sector procurement contract administration; or any equivalent combination of education and experience

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with others; and negotiate with departments and vendors

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time.

Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.