CONTRACT EVALUATOR/NEGOTIATOR

* Prepares RFP and ITB solicitation documents and manages the RFP/ITB process, including compliance with statutes, rules and regulations related to procurement; prepares correspondence related to RFP/ITB's questions, amendments, and contract award; participates in negotiating contract terms and contract amendments with providers and FCCS staff; prepares contract and related documents for signature; monitors contracts for compliance with terms and conditions.

* Assists in development and maintenance of records control systems for RFP and ITB solicitations, contracts, reports and supporting documentation; prepares contract documents and Board Actions; prepares vendor correspondence.

Assists with and/or prepares schedules related to contract expirations/ renewals, prepares and maintains procurement schedules; prepares and maintains Board Action schedules related to contracts.

* Performs other related duties as assigned.

Ability to calculate fractions, decimals & percentages and to read & write common vocabulary plus 3 courses in accounting covering budget methods and procedures (or 3mos.

exp.); 1 course in written communication (or 1 mo.

exp.); 100 hrs.

training in oral communication (or 1 mo.

exp.);1 course in public relations (or 1 mo.

exp.) or equivalent.

Master's or bachelor's degree in business or public administration and minimum two years exp.

in government procurement including contract administration; knowledge of procurement statutes, rules and regulations; ability to clearly communicate verbally and in written form; advanced skills in Microsoft Office Word and Excel.

M-F, 8:00am - 5pm, based upon agency need