Contract Specialist III

Duties: Reviews contract documents for accuracy, completeness and compliance with appropriate laws, rules and regulations. Reviews Requests for Responses for compliance with established criteria and compliance with appropriate laws, rules, and regulations. Participate in the development of bid specifications and vendor requirements for services and commodities. Ensure that Requests for Responses are evaluated and awarded in compliance with 801 CMR 21.00and other relevant procurement general laws and departmental policies. Provides technical assistance and advice to Department staff and vendors in the development and execution of contracts. Prepare, review, and process contract related documents. Prepare, review, and process payment documents in MMARS. Monitor contract and payment processing activity to ensure problems are identified in a timely manner. Monitor contracts for contract provisions and budgetary requirements. Conduct contract audits for fiscal, legal, and administrative compliance as necessary. Liaison with Operational Services Division and Office of the Comptroller for service and commodities contracts and contract execution. Coordinate and participate as a team member for bid specifications and vendor qualifications for services and commodities in adherence to 801 CMR 21.00and other relevant procurement general laws and departmental policies. Keeps current on MMARS, COMMBUYS and RFR policies and procedures. Other duties as required. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of the laws rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards, and guidelines governing contracts under 801 CMR 21:00and other relevant procurement general laws and departmental policies. Knowledge of the types and agency forms; Ability to read and interpret documents such as contracts etc.; Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of contract data conclusions and make appropriate recommendations. Comments: This is a Civil Service position. Please note that salaries for union positions are determined according to the provisions of the respective collective bargaining agreement. Applicants must have no felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 9. The Massachusetts Department of Correction shall not hire anyone who may have direct contact with offenders, who has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph. The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents. The DOC urges bi-lingual applicants to apply. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. Minimum Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional or technical experience in business administration, management or public administration, the major duties of which included contract management or contract administration and (B) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. Substitutions: I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in business administration, management, public administration or law may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience. II. A Graduate degree with a major in business administration, management, public administration or law may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience. Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. NOTE: No substitutions will be permitted for the required (B) experience. Special Requirements: None. Comprehensive Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards. An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Job: Administrative Services Organization: Department of Correction Title: Contract Specialist III Location: Massachusetts-Milford-50 Maple Street Requisition ID: 240009G6