Senior Contracts Coordinator

Senior Contracts Coordinator

Grade Level/Terms of Employment: Grade 125/260 Days

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Location: 2325 Maury Street Richmond, VA 23224

Immediate Supervisor: Procurement, Director

General Description:

The Senior Contracts Coordinator manages the drafting, oversight, revision, and renewal of all RPS contracts as well as analyzes and interprets a wide range of documentation including requests for pricing changes, and contract expirations. The Senior Contracts Coordinator will also maintain all contracts and associated documents in an online portal to ensure transparency of the contract process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with internal RPS departments and legal team to ensure compliance with overall contract guidelines, including providing support in drafting, renewing, and monitoring active contracts
• Reviews all contract documents for verification of what is paid in alignment to agreed-upon pricing, terms, and conditions
• Obtains all contract-related information from relevant parties
• Ensures relevant, required documentation accompanies contracts
• Maintains digital copies of all contracts and documentation in an online database
• Identifies potential risk with proposed contract changes
• Negotiates contract pricing increases annually
• Responds to department Freedom of Information Act requests relating to contract records

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or Economics preferred
• Minimum of four years of related experience in the procurement or contract administration field; deep knowledge of Virginia contracting and procurement laws
• Proficient in the Google Suite of products
• Prefer experience with eVA or OpenGov contract platforms
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, including keen attention to detail

HOW TO APPLY:

All applicants (including RPS employees) must submit an online application. Please access website at

Please upload the following information with your application: a current resume, transcript and license if applicable. Three references names and contact information will be required if you progress to the interview step of the selection process. Richmond Public Schools will conduct a background investigation, fingerprinting, and tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment. EOE.