CONTRACT COMPLIANCE OFFICER (CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICE) - SEIU 73

Cook County • Chicago, IL

4d • $40 • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Chief Procurement Officer, monitors and evaluates contracts for compliance to the County’s small minority-owned business enterprises/women-owned business enterprises program (MBE/WBE) and contract terms. Works independently and manages a large caseload of contracts from inception to contract closeout; monitors contracts for compliance, accuracy and progress; conducts detailed review and reporting; attends and participates in pre-submittal bid and proposal meetings; and conducts initial and detailed review of bid, proposal, and/or contract submittals for compliance to the MBE/WBE Program. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Possession of a High School Diploma or General Education (GED) certification is required.
• Seven (7) years of full-time work experience in reviewing, monitoring and reporting of minority- and women-owned business enterprise contract participation; contract compliance; or a supplier diversity program is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree is required.
• Five (5) years of full-time work experience in reviewing, monitoring and reporting of minority- and women-owned business enterprise contract participation; contract compliance; or a supplier diversity program is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Three (3) years of full-time work experience in reviewing, monitoring and reporting of minority- and women-owned business enterprises contract participation; contract compliance; or a supplier diversity program is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Public Administration.
• This position is considered a safety-sensitive position. Candidates who are selected to fill safety-sensitive positions must pass a required drug test as part of the pre-employment background check process.
• https://www.cookcountyil.gov/sites/default/files/service/drug-and-alcohol-policy.pdf
• Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver’s license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee). Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.
• Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.
• Knowledge of contract administration and management.
• Knowledge of managerial systems, methods and organizational procedures.
• Skill interacting and communicating effectively with clients and vendors related to MBE/WBE certification and contract compliance matters.
• Skill utilizing Microsoft Office Word, Excel and other statistical software programs and databases.
• Skill identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Skill in the application of modern management methods and procedures to address administrative problems/conditions.
• Ability to analyze problems in reaching practical and logical conclusions.
• Ability to effectively communicate both in written and verbal formats.
• Ability to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations.
• Ability to collect data for preparation of reports and presentations such as MBE/WBE participation on County contracts, budget expenditures and statistical records of performance.
• This position requires moderate to extensive travel to work assignments throughout Cook County.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and evaluates contracts for compliance to the County’s small minority-owned business enterprises/women-owned business enterprises program (MBE/WBE) and contract terms.
• Manages a large caseload of contracts from inception to contract closeout
• Monitors contracts for compliance, accuracy and progress
• Conducts detailed review and reporting
• Attends and participates in pre-submittal bid and proposal meetings
• Conducts initial and detailed review of bid, proposal, and/or contract submittals for compliance to the MBE/WBE Program
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Voluntary Benefits
• You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees