Senior Contracts Officer

Oregon State University • Corvallis, OR

400d • $66,316 - $105,420

About The Position

The Senior Contracts Officer at Oregon State University is a full-time professional faculty position responsible for leading procurement and contracting activities related to the University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) Regional Class Research Vessels (RCRV) project, primarily funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). This role requires a resourceful and results-oriented individual who can problem-solve, manage compliance with procurement regulations, and build collaborative relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Experience drafting and negotiating contract provisions.
• Experience interpreting and applying laws and guidelines related to contracting.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to engage in flexible and critical thinking.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume workplace.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to solve problems.
• Ability to work with diverse interpersonal and communication styles.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with government-funded procurements.
• Experience interpreting and applying uniform guidance and federal acquisition regulations.
• Master's degree in Business Administration or a related advanced degree.
• Ten years of relevant professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and contracting activities for the RCRV project.
• Determine applicable rules and regulations for procurement processes.
• Review and interpret federal, state, and local regulations.
• Manage procurement and contracting services to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Develop procurement plans, acquisition strategies, timelines, and milestones.
• Design and draft solicitation, contract, and related procurement documents.
• Conduct solicitations, negotiations, and contracting processes.
• Manage coordination, communication, selection, award, and post-solicitation activities.
• Interpret, advise, enforce, clarify, and recommend actions to stakeholders.
• Draft, negotiate, create, and amend contracts as needed.
• Identify and resolve contractual issues and conflicts.
• Guide project teams and stakeholders through the contracting process.
• Provide training on procurement and contract-related activities.
• Manage public records and audit requests.
• Develop knowledge bases for procurement and contract matters.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Basic Life insurance with 95% premium coverage for employees and dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• Generous paid leave package including holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for employees and qualifying dependents at OSU and other Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance and flexible work arrangements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees