Contract Administration Analyst

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!! The Office of Administrative Services Department is actively seeking a Contract Administration Analyst. Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments. This is professional work that involves analyzing, executing, monitoring, and ensuring compliance in procurement contract administration. Work requires an in-depth understanding of procurement and contract administration methods, as well as purchasing theories, principles, practices and procedures. It also requires strong skills in researching, compiling, analyzing, and presenting data, which is acquired through a combination of training and relevant experience. May schedule, distribute, oversee, and guide the work of others. Contacts with others require interpersonal skills to understand and influence people, which are important in providing client services. This including skills of persuasiveness, assertiveness, and sensitivity to different perspectives, which are necessary to influence behavior, change an opinion, or turn a situation around. The procurement work is standardized in that tasks are covered by substantially diversified procedures and specialized government standards and because of the changing priorities or different situations, incumbents have the latitude to consider which of the many procedures or standards should be followed and in what sequence. The procurement work involves differing situations requiring use of judgment in search for solutions or new applications within one's known experiences. Work is performed in a classroom and office environment and the physical demands consist mainly of sitting or standing for extended periods of time and occasionally lifting and moving moderate to heavy objects. Operates standard office equipment such as a personal computer. Work is performed under limited supervision where the work assignments are subject to established procedures, practices, precedents, methods, techniques, standards and /or well-defined policies and the worker plans and organizes the work, determines their own priorities and the work is reviewed, usually after the fact, in terms of quality, volume, timeliness, and for adherence to established methods, standards, and policies. Drafts, reviews and analyzes City-Wide procurement contracts to identify discrepancies, conflicting conditions or omissions, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, regulatory requirements and industry standards. Conducts research and analyzes historical data, current procedures, contract files, and records, to identify best practices and drive process improvements, optimizing contract efficiency. Audits the City's Oracle Fusion Cloud system to monitor the contract lifecycle, including renewals and expirations, ensuring full completion and proper documentation is attached to the Purchase Order Agreements. Prepares and generate reports on procurement trends and vendor performance to support the development of supplier performance assessments systems and rating dashboards for future solicitations and evaluations. Creates contract administration tools including forms, document templates, checklists, and standardized language for the contract administration process to ensure proper accountability from kick-off through close-out of contractual actions. Supports the development and maintenance of the contract administration certification program database, incorporating data analytics, enhancing data management and ensuring compliance with applicable COJ policies and procedures. Coordinates with City personnel, departments, external and internal agencies to determine procurement needs and recommends the appropriate and best procurement methodology to meet those needs. Develops and delivers training materials for contract administrators in-person, virtual training, and both large and small group settings. Coordinates procurement efforts across all city agencies to advise and assist with contract administration for COJ enterprise-wide contracts established for consolidating like common goods and services to obtain the most competitive prices for materials, equipment, supplies, and services. Identifies risk related to supplier contracts and procurement processes, recommending solutions to minimize exposure and improve compliance. Tracks contract execution progress and maintain a database to ensure accurate recording of bonds, insurance, and other risk management instruments in contract files. Serves as a resource for administrative and analytical tasks within the Procurement Office, including but not limited to, scheduling meetings, coordinating logistics, preparing documentation, and training staff. Represents the department and serves as a liaison between universities and professional organizations to ensure that contract administration training represents evolving industry standards. Assists with troubleshooting system issues to include opening Oracle Service Requests. Maintains and/or assists with maintaining Procurement workflow setups/configurations. Assists with system testing and quarterly patch update testing. Assists with Annual Fiscal Year Carry-Forward activities. Operates standard office equipment such as a personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and specialized procurement software, and multifunctional devices. Assigns, schedules, monitors, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned staff. Provides excellent customer service through proactive responses, resolving concerns, performing research, providing referrals and follow-up. Promotes integrity, fairness, and encourages diversity. Demonstrates proficiency in the City's Jacksonville's competencies. Performs related work as required. Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of procurement, contract law, and compliance. Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques to design, implement, troubleshoot and maintain Oracle 1Cloud or related database systems. Knowledge of municipal purchasing laws, City Charter, City Code, regulations and procedures. Knowledge of anti-trust laws and contract laws under the Uniform Commercial Code. Ability to demonstrate data analytical skills, using Microsoft excel, SQL, or data visualization tools. Ability to prepare and present complex summary reports to measure contract performance. Ability to develop and conduct training for contract administrators on procurement processes and systems. Ability to research, analyze and interpret rules, regulations, and policies. Ability to design, implement and maintain audit programs related to data integrity. Ability to prepare and maintain correspondence, records, and reports. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to provide excellent customer service Ability to train, assign, monitor and review the work of others. Ability to operate a computer utilizing Microsoft Office, Procurement, Oracle Fusion 1cloud, and related software and standard office equipment.

OPEN REQUIREMENTS

: Six (6) years of education and/or professional experience in contract administration, analysis, finance, business, business administration, or accounting, specifically related to procurement practices and procedures. Preferred Prior experience in data metrics or management. Experience working in a municipality. Experience and knowledge of Oracle Fusion Cloud. Certified Professional Public Buyer or Certified Public Purchasing Officer through the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing or the National Association for Purchasing Management.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

The probationary period for this classification is 12 months.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED.

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