Contracts Specialist Procurement and Contracts Specialist 3

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

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About The Position

If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all. Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! HPA Contracts Specialist Procurement and Contracts Specialist 3 The primary purpose of the Contracts Specialist is to administer complex procurement and contracting functions supporting PEBB and OEBB benefit programs valued at approximately $3.4 billion and serving more than 300,000 employees and dependents. This position determines procurement strategies, assesses contractual risk, develops specifications, negotiates terms, conducts cost and price analyses, and manages contract modifications. The role also drafts and administers high-risk agreements and ensures complete and compliant documentation for RFIs, RFPs, negotiations, contract development, and issue resolution. For a full review of the position description, which describes the job duties of this position, please click here. If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.

Requirements

• Five years procurement and contract experience related to the position such as developing and administering standard contracts, agreements, or solicitations.
• A bachelor’s degree and two years of professional-level procurement and contract experience related to the position.
• Any combination of experience and education equivalent to five years of procurement and contract experience related to the position.

Nice To Haves

• Proven track record of preparing documents, tabulating data, and maintaining organized records using software applications such as spreadsheets, databases, and document management systems.
• Strong background in contract administration techniques and processes, including monitoring compliance, tracking deliverables, and maintaining contract documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to apply principles and processes of governmental contracting, including selecting procurement methods, developing requirements, and supporting solicitation and award activities.
• Highly skilled in negotiating agreeable solutions with vendors or stakeholders, including resolving contract issues, clarifying terms, and supporting contract modifications.
• Adept at analyzing statistical and program data to evaluate risks, costs, and benefits and inform contracting or procurement decisions.
• Working knowledge of employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, and how these programs relate to contracted services.
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain a respectful and inclusive work environment that values diversity among team members, stakeholders, and the communities served.

Responsibilities

• administer complex procurement and contracting functions supporting PEBB and OEBB benefit programs
• determines procurement strategies
• assesses contractual risk
• develops specifications
• negotiates terms
• conducts cost and price analyses
• manages contract modifications
• drafts and administers high-risk agreements
• ensures complete and compliant documentation for RFIs, RFPs, negotiations, contract development, and issue resolution

Benefits

• Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.
• Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Employee benefits include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level