Hrt

Hrt

Contract Specialist

Norfolk, VA · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$66k-$84kDetected 6 days ago
NegotiationExcelProcurementCustomer SupportLeadershipProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • Coordinates the assigned procurement efforts of departments involved throughout HRT, including but not limited to user departments, DBE office, and Risk Management.
  • Maintaining comprehensive contract files and current status.

Responsibilities

  • Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one's self, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm.
  • Plans and develops procurements, including assisting in planning, scheduling, and developing text for solicitation packages.
  • Develops and issues solicitations in accordance with HRT's Procurement Policies and Procedures Manual and applicable requirements of Federal, Commonwealth, and local laws and regulations.
  • Chairs proposal evaluation panels: leads discussions with offerors and documents all discussions
  • Chairs proposal evaluation panels: leads discussions with offerors and documents all discussions; prepares contract award recommendations for staff and for the Commission agenda.
  • Prepares contract documents and coordinates award of contracts. Issues notices of award and notices to proceed.
  • Manages contract administration from award through final closeout, which includes:
  • Manage records created and received in compliance with the Hampton Roads Transit Records Management Policies and Procedures.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Required Experience:
  • Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in public procurement or related areas, to include five (5) years of contracts administration experience.
  • Conducts cost and price analyses as required for each solicitation.
  • Reviewing contractor change proposals and leading evaluation/negotiation activities, obtaining required levels of approval and issuing contract modifications (change orders)
  • Contract interpretation, resolution of disputes where possible, and supporting dispute resolution and/or litigation activities, as required.
  • Prepare and/or coordinates any documentation required in support of the FTA triennial reviews, drug and alcohol audits, independent audits, state audits, etc.
  • Training and/or Education:
  • Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in public procurement or related areas, to include five (5) years of contracts administration experience. Familiarity with the Virginia Public Procurement Act and related statutes, Federal Transit Administration requirements and the Federal Acquisition Regulations highly preferred.
  • Combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
  • Licenses or Certificates:
  • Possess a valid Driver's License. Acquire a Virginia Driver's License within 60 days after the date of hire (in instances when an out of state license is not the applicant's current state of residence).
  • Special Requirements:
  • This position is classified as non-essential personnel.
  • FLSA Status:
  • Non-Exempt
  • Physical Demands:

Nice to have

  • Proficient using PC/software applications, to include Microsoft (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint), Internet Explorer, Email.
  • PeopleSoft is a plus.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration or related field.
  • Verifiable procurement certifications and/or contracts management training preferred.
  • Familiarity with the Virginia Public Procurement Act and related statutes, Federal Transit Administration requirements and the Federal Acquisition Regulations highly preferred.

Skills

  • Ability to write effective business communications.
  • Knowledge and understanding of government contracting procedures and techniques.
  • Must be able to work without supervision and exercise initiative.
  • Proficiency in using computer systems and the listed software applications associated with performance of assigned work is required.
  • Basic problem-solving skills associated with software applications is expected.
  • Software usage relevant to job duties will be evaluated.

Compensation

  • $66,070 - $84,240

Equal opportunity

  • HRT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer.
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