Procurement & Contract Specialist (Procurement & Contract Specialist 2) (Limited Duration/Job Rotation)

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Business Oregon the state’s economic development agency, is currently hiring a Procurement & Contract Specialist (Procurement & Contract Specialist 2) (Limited Duration/Job Rotation) position. This position works with internal and external stakeholders to write, negotiate, and execute grant contracts to support the Oregon Broadband Office within Business Oregon. This is a Limited Duration position currently approved through March 30, 2027, with the possibility of extension. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current position and may be used to fill future vacancies. Note: We are also considering a job rotation opportunity. A current State of Oregon employee may elect to be considered as a job rotation candidate. To be eligible, you must be a State of Oregon employee in regular status who has completed trial service, or a limited duration employee. Temporary, volunteer, and contract employees are not eligible for job rotations. Written approval from your manager is required to apply and must be attached to your application. This job rotation is anticipated to last approximately 12 months. We are committed to fostering a supportive work environment that promotes work-life balance and flexibility. This hybrid role may have the ability to work from home, with the expectation of twice monthly in-office days, and occasional in-office presence as needed to support business operations. What Business Oregon does: Business Oregon is the economic development agency for the state of Oregon. We have about 200 people on our team, and we work with communities and businesses. We use our programs and expertise to help businesses grow, so they can in turn add jobs, diversify the economy, and increase Oregon prosperity. We work with communities to enhance and expand infrastructure and community safety with projects such as water/wastewater systems, seismic rehabilitation for schools, or rural broadband development. This also sets the stage for future business development. Our mission is to invest in Oregon’s businesses, communities, and people to promote a globally competitive, diverse, and inclusive economy, all carried out with an agency strategic plan. The mission of the Oregon Business Development Department, dba Business Oregon, is to invest in Oregon businesses, communities, and people to promote a globally competitive, diverse, and inclusive economy. Operations & Finance Division serves every part of the department and includes all central administrative services; it also includes the Business and Public Finance programs. The Operations sections include Employee Services; Fiscal and Budget Services; Information Technology; Policy, Rules, Audits, and Contracts; and Facilities. Business and Public Finance offer financial analysis and services including direct loans, loan guarantees, loan participation, conduit bond financing, business retention and expansion services, municipal financing, and referrals to technical assistance providers for Oregon businesses. The Policy, Rules, Audits, and Contracts (PRAC) section is responsible for policy development, administrative rulemaking, contract development, procurement, internal performance audits, project management services, tribal relations and legislative activity support for the department. PRAC is responsible for the development and execution of the department’s grants/loans and ensuring compliance with all legal requirements. It supports all other divisions in the department in delivering resources and services to Oregon companies, business and industry groups and communities. This section exists to support and collaborate with all sections and provide operational support for the Department’s programmatic service delivery. The Contract and Procurement Service is responsible for the unit negotiating contract terms with businesses, municipalities, arts organizations, and other entities to ensure that OBDD complies with all state and federal laws and requirements.

Requirements

• Four years’ procurement and contract experience related to the position. Two of the four years must have been at the professional level such as developing and administering standard contracts, agreements, or solicitations.
• OR A bachelor’s degree and one year of professional-level procurement and contract experience related to the position.
• OR Any combination of experience and education equivalent to four years of procurement and contract experience related to the position.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to develop, negotiate, and execute a variety of contracts and amendments.
• Ability to interpret and apply Federal requirements, State statutes, administrative rules, policies, and contractual requirements.
• Experience in negotiations during the contracting process.
• Experienced communicator with the ability to speak to many audiences.
• Experience reviewing, monitoring, and amending contracts or agreements.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation and contract planning services to department staff in the development of intergovernmental agreements, grants, loans, goods, and services contracts.
• Advises managers and staff on procedures for developing contracts.
• Evaluates contracts for potential performance risk, including terms and conditions.
• Prepare contract drafts and amendments and provide technical information and direct assistance to staff in developing project descriptions, budgets and contractual provisions.
• Coordinate, organize and participate in meetings that develop technical and contractual requirements.
• Prepare statistical reports and correspondence.
• Explain and advise staff on state contract and procurement laws, rules, regulations, operating policies, procedures, and ethics.
• Act as point of contact with Assistant Attorney General to discuss contract and legal issues related to specific contracts and agreements.

Benefits

• Family Friendly Work Life Balance: Paid time off, 11 holidays, 3 personal days & optional short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Take Care of Yourself and Your Family: Comprehensive employee benefits, choice of medical plans, vision plan, life insurance, employee assistance program.
• Invest in Your Future: Pension plan, deferred comp, short- and long-term disability plan, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Be Appreciated: Employee recognition events, agency unique employee recognition program allowing for additional leave options such as vacation buy-out and sick leave roll-over, dynamic employees doing impactful work.

What This Job Offers

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