City Contracts & Compliance Lead

City of Cleveland; Ohio; On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cleveland is seeking a Contract Administrator to oversee the end-to-end contract lifecycle, ensure legal and city standards compliance, and act as the primary liaison with vendors and program partners. The role supports residential rehabilitation and housing initiatives within the Department of Community Development.

Requirements include an associate degree, 3 years in contract-related work, knowledge of applicable laws, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; a bachelor’s degree is

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Business or Public Administration or a related field required.
• Three years of experience in contract compliance, case management, or business administration or related field required.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws related to purchasing, contracts, compliance, and equal employment opportunity preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites; strong communication and organizational skills beneficial.
• Supervisory experience preferred; valid Ohio driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the creation, execution, and analysis of contracts.
• Serve as primary City contact to ensure timely review and approval of contract modifications.
• Maintain thorough contract records from creation to execution for audits.
• Develop procedures and policies to align contract management with City expectations.
• Liaise with vendors, clients, and partners to manage contract processes.
• Administer contracts supporting residential rehabilitation and housing programs.
• Coordinate contractor onboarding, amendments, renewals, and approvals with internal and external partners.
• Monitor performance and compliance with contractual requirements and program standards.
• Review invoices, work documentation and records to verify contract compliance before payment.
• Maintain contract tracking systems and documentation for reporting and audits.
• Identify issues and propose process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.

Skills

Contract administration

Compliance knowledge

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Supervisory experience

Education

Associate’s Degree in Business or Public Administration or related field

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Public Administration or related field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The City of Cleveland is seeking a Contract Administrator to oversee the end-to-end contract lifecycle, ensure legal and city standards compliance, and act as the primary liaison with vendors and program partners. The role supports residential rehabilitation and housing initiatives within the Department of Community Development.

Requirements include an associate degree, 3 years in contract-related work, knowledge of applicable laws, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; a bachelor’s degree is