Contract Officer

Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs in Oregon seek a full-time Contract Specialist to negotiate, administer, review, extend, and terminate contracts in accordance with applicable laws and tribal policies. The role focuses on managing complex procurement processes and ensuring compliant contract administration.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate degree in accounting, business, or public administration and at least five years of contracting or procurement experience; a valid driver's

Qualifications

• Build and foster effective working relationships with internal and external parties; maintain confidentiality.
• Overtime and weekends may be required; occasional travel for trainings and conferences.
• Associates degree in accounting, Business or public administration, or related field.
• Five years of office experience in contracting, procurement or related area.
• A combination of relevant education and related work experience may be considered.
• Possess a valid state driver’s license and submit to a criminal background check with Federal, Tribal and State Law Enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, administer, review, extend, and terminate contracts in accordance with applicable governmental laws and regulations, and the policies and procedures of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs.
• Analyze internal and external contractual guidelines and develop mechanisms to facilitate administration of contracts.

Skills

Contracting experience

Education

Associates degree in accounting, Business or public administration

Job description

Full time | Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs | United States

Posted On 09/10/2026

Job Information

Position Number 702042

$48,700 - $63,300 (DOE/DOQ)

Close Date 10/02/2026

Job Opening Status Open

Government/Military

City Warm Springs

State/Province Oregon

97761

Job Description

Accomplish the Tribes' objectives by negotiating, administering, reviewing, extending, and terminating contacts in accordance with applicable governmental laws and regulations, and the policies and procedures of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Analyze internal and external contractual guidelines and develop mechanisms and methodologies to facilitate administration of contracts.

Requirements

Build and foster effective working relationships with internal and external parties, must maintain confidentiality and be able to communicate effectively. Overtime and weekends may be required periodically, as well as occasional travel for trainings and conferences. Associates degree in accounting, Business or public administration, or related field. Five (5) years of office experience in contracting, procurement or related area. A combination of relevant education and related work experience may be considered. Possess a valid state drivers license and submit to a criminal background check with Federal, Tribal and State Law Enforcement.

Benefits include: Excellent medical insurance with low annual maximum-out-of-pocket costs, plus vision and dental. Available flex spending plan for daycare and medical costs. Also available are numerous supplemental insurance packages. 401(k) or ROTH retirement with up to 5% employer matching after one year of employment. Eleven days of paid holidays and Personal time off (PTO) accruing at 130 hours annually with increases after three years of service.