Contracts Analyst, Senior

Special Information

• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
• Driving a vehicle on behalf of the university is anticipated to be a regular part of this position. Arizona Administrative Code Fleet Safety Policy requires all employees who drive on university business become authorized by submitting Driver's license information for driving record monitoring, and completion of training appropriate to the level of driving performed. The law applies to all faculty, staff, and students who drive personal or university-owned motorized vehicles for any business purpose. More information on the NAU Authorized Driver Policy can be found on the NAU website.

About the Department/College


The Contracts, Purchasing and Risk Management department is a team of high performing professionals that provide excellent service, innovative solutions, and expertise in procurement, contracting, materials management, and risk management.

About the Position


Northern Arizona University's Contracts, Purchasing and Risk Management Department is now hiring one (1) Contracts Analyst, Senior.
This position oversees, manages, negotiates, prepares and reviews a variety of contract types and analyzes the terms and conditions, risk and appropriateness, to ensure each contract adheres to state and federal laws, rules, and regulations; and university and Arizona Board of Regents policies, procedures, and needs.

Responsibilities Include


60% - Contract Negotiation

• Interprets contract provisions, stipulations, obligations, and liabilities.
• Reviews contractual terms and conditions to ensure compliance with Arizona Board of Regents, university policy, and federal and state laws and regulations.

20% - Contract Management

• Oversees requests, records, and initiates paperwork; prepares addenda, provides follow-up, and obtains approval for contract changes.
• Corresponds with contractors and departmental representatives regarding contract issues, status or negotiation.

10% - Records Management

• Evaluates and monitors contractor performance to determine the necessity for amendments or extensions of contracts, and compliance to contractual obligations.
• Assesses contractor service value and product/service reliability relative to cost; plans, organizes, and coordinates acquisition alternative, as appropriate.

5% - Reports Administration

• Manages complex reports as required for audit and administrative purposes.

5% - Other

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience.

*A combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience negotiating technology contracts.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities


Knowledge

• Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and Arizona Board of Regents and University policies, procedures, and practices.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, standards, policies and procedures applicable to university contracts.

Skills

• Preparation and analysis of complex contract terms and risk.
• Records maintenance.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships.
• Organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Coordination of activities, evaluating data, and establishing priorities.

Abilities

• Balances competing priorities.
• Analyzes, negotiates, writes, and rewrites contracts.
• Communicates effectively.

Compensation

• Budgeted salary is $58,882.00.

Pre-Employment Check


Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Also, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.


This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Fire and Security Report


Each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report . The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Immigration Support/Sponsorship


Northern Arizona University will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Submit your Application


To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by midnight of the application deadline.


If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.