Contract Specialist

Are you ready to help lead the way to better health? A career at New Mexico’s largest laboratory means you’re pivotal to advancing medicine and creating healthier communities. But we’re also dedicated to improving the wellness of our employees. With excellent benefits, a culture of integrity, strong work/life balance, and numerous opportunities for career advancement and professional development, we’re confident you’ll love working at TriCore. Robust medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and many supplemental plans 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching Lucrative Paid Time Off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year Scheduled Shift: Monday-Friday 0800-1700 and other shifts as needed. JOB SUMMARY: The Contract Specialist is responsible for coordinating and managing all aspects of contract administration within a department. This role includes negotiating, drafting, monitoring, and evaluating contracts to ensure accuracy, effectiveness, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and county regulations, as well as organizational policies. ESSENTIAL FUCTIONS: Contract Management Independently leads and executes the full contract lifecycle management of complex contracts for the department, including solicitation, negotiation, execution, administration, performance monitoring, and closeout. Exercises sound judgment in interpreting and applying federal, state, and local regulations, mitigating contractual and financial risk, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies. Coordinates all steps for bids, quotes and request for proposal process. Provides technical assistance to vendors regarding contract inquiries, business owner’s expectations, and contract requirements. Serves as a primary resource and advisor to internal stakeholders and vendors, and as a key liaison with Legal, Strategy, and Purchasing to ensure timely, compliant, and effective contract execution in support of operational and capital objectives. Tracks and manages contractual requirements related to scope of work (SOW) refinement, operational activities, and capital projects to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance. Researches and remains current on available cooperative procurement resources. Conducts regular review and revision of contract management policies and procedures to ensure continued effectiveness, compliance, and alignment with regulatory and organizational requirements. Develops and delivers training to ensure personnel understanding and consistent application of contract management policies, procedures, and system functionality. Coordinates all phases of contract preparation and administration, including vendor contracts, professional services agreements, laboratory services agreements, leases, change orders, amendments, licenses, memorandum of understanding, and other contractual arrangements. MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years’ relevant experience in contract administration, accounting, finance or legal. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge of Contracting and Procurement processes and terminology. #J-18808-Ljbffr