Procurement Officer - Contract Compliance Administrator

Metropolitan Government Of Nashville & Davidson County • Nashville, TN

400d • $63,823 - $63,823

About The Position

The Procurement Officer - Contract Compliance Administrator plays a crucial role within the Business Assistance Office of the Procurement Division, focusing on ensuring compliance with contract terms. This position specifically supports Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women Business Enterprises (WBE), Small Business Enterprises (SBE), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDV) businesses, as well as large prime contractors working with these diverse business types. The role involves technical support, compliance monitoring, and reporting to promote equitable business opportunities within Metro projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Business Administration, Finance, or similar.
• Additional experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree from a related field such as Business Administration, Finance, or similar.
• Knowledge of government procurement, RFPs (Requests for Proposals), contracts, and agreements, particularly as related to MWBE programs.
• Certification as a Compliance Administrator (ACCA)

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support to suppliers during the pre-award phase regarding MBE/WBE and SBE/SDV utilization on Metro projects.
• Assists with day-to-day operations, utilizing Metro's iProcurement System and B2GNow platform.
• Reviews and assesses the utilization and compliance of MBE/WBE and SBE/SDV participation on Metro contracts.
• Submits compliance reports and utilization findings to appropriate divisional staff.
• Presents Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) and Small Business programming during pre-bid meetings.
• Presents MBE/WBE and SBE/SDV participation findings during the solicitation evaluation process.
• Reviews and reconciles contractor-provided MBE/WBE and SBE/SDV utilization details, financial reports, and supporting documentation for accuracy.
• Monitors and ensures adequate MBE/WBE and SBE/SDV participation on awarded contracts, providing Year-to-Date utilization reports as needed.
• Uses various information technology systems to track and manage procurement tasks and compliance activities.
• Assists in generating Final Analysis Reports, detailing MBE/WBE and SBE/SDV participation achievements for assigned contracts and purchase orders.
• Resolves compliance-related inquiries and issues, providing guidance to both internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• 10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
• 1 Sick Day per month
• 12 Paid Holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree