Contract Specialist

Contract Specialist - 530768

Job no: 530768

Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)

Location: Tuscaloosa

Categories: Administrative / Professional

Pay Grade/Pay Range:

Contract Specialist I - Minimum: $62,800 - Midpoint: $81,700 (Salaried E10)

Contract Specialist II - Minimum: $69,200 - Midpoint: $89,900 (Salaried E11)

Department/Organization: 502308 - Contract Management

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Note to Applicants: Consideration will be given for both the Contract Specialist I and Contract Specialist II levels. The final classification title and associated salary range will be determined based on the selected candidate's education, experience, and qualifications.

Position is eligible for hybrid work subject to University policy.

Job Summary:

Contract Specialist I - The Contract Specialist I, working under limited supervision, ensures contract compliance with applicable laws, University policies, and best practices.

Contract Specialist II - The Contract Specialist II, working with minimal supervision, ensures contract compliance with applicable laws, University policies, and best practices. Independently interprets policy language and procedures when guidance is not explicit. Resolves complex issues.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Contract Specialist I - Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of experience in contract management, negotiation, development, and/or compliance; OR master's degree and two (2) years of experience in contract management, negotiation, development, and/or compliance; OR juris doctorate and one (1) year of experience in contract management, negotiation, development, and/or compliance.

Contract Specialist II - Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of experience in contract management, negotiation, development, and/or compliance; OR master's degree and four (4) years of experience in contract management, negotiation, development, and/or compliance; OR juris doctorate and three (3) years of experience in contract management, negotiation, development, and/or compliance.

Preferred Qualifications: Two (2) years of experience working within Contract Management. History of increasing workplace responsibility and experience, preferably in an institution of higher education's Contract Management or Purchasing department. Significant knowledge of business law, compliance, and contract management. A JD, CPPM, CPPO, or equivalent certification as well as experience using UA systems (Agiloft/ESM, OnBase, JustFOIA, etc.)

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity : The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC's Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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Advertised: 02 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time

Applications close: 09 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time