Contract Specialist

Hill International is seeking a Contract Specialist in Phoenix, AZ. This is a full time on-site position.

The Contract Specialist is to perform advanced level work in writing, negotiating, awarding, and administering complex professional services contracts. This position is involved in a variety of procurement activities including preparation of specifications, the bidding process, and preparation, renewal and monitoring of professional services contracts. Performance is evaluated based on results achieved.

• Reviews contract scope of services for completeness
• Writes contract requirements in conformance with City policies and State and Federal laws, ordinances, rules and regulations
• Reviews contracts for accuracy and changes prior to bid and renewal
• Approves bid proposals and specifications, composes Requests for Council
• Research and interprets contract provisions including explaining contract processes, penalties, and compliance terms to users
• Coordinates the renewal and extension of contracts
• Resolves discrepancies in contracts and prepares written documentation
• Serves as liaison between a department, contractors, consultants, and users
• Prepares advertisements, conducts pre-proposal meetings, and facilitates evaluations of Requests for Proposals and Requests for Qualifications
• Develop the scope and specifications for complex professional service contracts
• Create responses to special correspondence and handles special assignments and problems such as responses to citizen inquiries, bid protests and vendor related issues
• Writes and evaluates specifications and invitations to bid
• Contract preparation, negotiation, conflict resolution, and public administration
• Knowledge of government contract law, principles, regulations and policies to include techniques, operations and contracting processes
• This role includes all phases, from advertising a project to the final contract award

• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration or a related field. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• Three years of experience working with governmental contracts or experience assisting a contracts administrator in contract preparation.
• Practical experience with A.R.S. Title 34 Procurement required.
• Must be local to Phoenix, AZ and be willing to work full time onsite.

Depending upon your employment status, Hill's comprehensive benefits may include, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurances, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Auto & Home Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan, Employee Referral Program, Professional Certification Incentive Program, Hill University Learning and Development, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, Years of Service Awards Program.