Contract Specialist
Core
Manage the full lifecycle of IT contracts including procurement, execution, amendments, renewals, and closeouts for the Administration for Children's Services.
Role type
Mid-level Contract Specialist (IT Procurement)
Builds
IT service agreements and vendor contracts for child welfare and juvenile justice programs
Domain
Public sector / Child welfare / IT Procurement
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Contract lifecycle management, RFI/RFQ/RFP development, bid analysis, compliance with city procurement rules, vendor liaison, cross-functional collaboration, contract negotiation, financial reporting
Preferred skills
Experience with inter-governmental agencies, strategic planning for IT contracts
Technologies
PPB (Procurement Policy Board) rules, city contract management systems
Responsibilities
Manage full lifecycle of IT contracts, Develop and oversee RFI/RFQ/RFP processes, Prepare proposal packages and evaluate vendor responses, Analyze bids for policy compliance, Ensure contract visibility to relevant parties, Collaborate with Finance/Legal/ACCO for approvals, Maintain contractual records and documentation, Oversee contract close-outs and renewals, Monitor expenditures and trends, Serve as primary liaison between OIT and vendors, Negotiate terms and SLAs with Business Law Unit, Lead cross-functional meetings to align with strategic priorities