Contract Specialist II - Procurement Service

Job Description

Job Description

Contract Specialist II – Procurement Services

Downtown Colorado Springs, CO | Full-Time | Contract Opportunity

$34.61–$41.55/hr. ($71,988–$86,424 annually equivalent) DOE

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a large public-sector organization in Colorado Springs to hire a Contract Specialist II to support a centralized procurement team during a staffing transition period.

This role is ideal for a procurement professional who enjoys hands-on contract and solicitation work and has experience preparing bid documents, evaluating proposals, administering contracts, and ensuring regulatory compliance throughout the procurement lifecycle.

The successful candidate will be a working-level procurement specialist responsible for drafting solicitations, conducting bid processes, negotiating contracts, maintaining compliant procurement files, and serving as a trusted resource to internal departments and external vendors.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Competitive hourly compensation

• Monday–Friday schedule (8:00 AM–5:00 PM)

• Exposure to a wide variety of public-sector procurement and contracting activities

• Opportunity to manage procurements from solicitation through contract administration

• Collaborative environment working closely with operational departments, legal teams, and vendors

• Excellent opportunity to strengthen public-sector procurement and contracting experience

Key ResponsibilitiesProcurement & Solicitation Management

• Coordinate purchasing activities with internal departments and stakeholders.

• Prepare formal and informal solicitations, including Invitations for Bid (IFBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), and related procurement documents.

• Conduct bid openings and facilitate procurement processes in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Chair or facilitate proposal evaluation committees and support scoring and evaluation activities.

• Analyze bids and proposals to determine responsiveness, compliance, and award recommendations.

• Prepare solicitation amendments and respond to procurement-related questions throughout the solicitation process.

Contract Development & Administration

• Conduct contract negotiations with vendors and service providers.

• Determine appropriate contract structures and procurement methods based on project requirements.

• Draft contracts, incorporate final negotiated terms and conditions, and ensure all required documentation is complete.

• Establish bonding, insurance, and contractual compliance requirements.

• Coordinate contract review and approval processes with legal counsel and internal stakeholders.

• Prepare and issue contract modifications, amendments, and change documents.

• Maintain accurate, compliant procurement and contract files throughout the contract lifecycle.

• Administer and monitor existing contracts to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and procurement requirements.

Compliance, Customer Support & Reporting

• Serve as a procurement resource to internal departments and external vendors by providing guidance on procurement policies, procedures, and best practices.

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local procurement regulations and grant requirements.

• Support procurements subject to agency regulations and funding requirements, including organizations such as FEMA, FAA, FTA, CDOT, and CDBG programs.

• Promote ethical procurement practices and ensure adherence to organizational procurement standards.

• Assist with audits, reporting, records management, and procurement documentation reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, Contract Management, or a related field required.

• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in procurement, purchasing, contracting, contract administration, or public procurement.

• Experience independently preparing solicitations, bid documents, contracts, or procurement-related documentation.

• Experience administering contracts and maintaining procurement compliance records.

• Strong understanding of procurement methods, contract terms and conditions, and solicitation processes.

• Ability to interpret and apply procurement policies, regulations, and contractual requirements.

• Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, and written communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel.

• Experience with public-sector procurement, government contracting, grants administration, construction contracting, or regulated procurement environments is highly preferred.

Ideal Backgrounds

• Contract Specialist

• Contract Administrator

• Procurement Specialist

• Procurement Analyst

• Purchasing Agent

• Buyer / Senior Buyer

• Procurement Coordinator

• Public Procurement Professional

Additional Details

• Full-time onsite position located in Downtown Colorado Springs.

• Anticipated assignment length is approximately 12 weeks, with potential for extension.

• This is a hands-on procurement and contract administration role, not a supervisory or procurement management position.

• Candidates with direct experience drafting solicitations, negotiating contracts, administering agreements, and maintaining procurement compliance documentation will be especially successful in this opportunity.

If you enjoy managing the details of the procurement process, drafting and administering contracts, and helping departments successfully navigate complex purchasing requirements, we encourage you to apply.

 

 

Benefits Through Express Employment Professionals:
✔ Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
✔ Holiday Pay
✔ Paid Sick Leave
✔ 401(k)
✔ Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
✔ Direct Deposit

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