Contracting Officer (Advanced Professional)

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech in Atlanta is seeking a Contracting Officer (Advanced Professional) to manage procurement and contract negotiations for goods and services, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations while building strong vendor relationships.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience; a Master's degree and procurement experience are preferred. This Regular, full-time position is based in Atlanta, GA, with a salary range of $65,202–$80,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent, plus related experience.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in contracting/procurement.
• Procurement experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Manages the procurement process by identifying department needs and developing clear specifications for goods and services.
• Negotiates contract terms and conditions with vendors to secure favorable pricing and service agreements.
• Ensures compliance with institutional policies, federal regulations, and legal requirements throughout the contracting process.
• Reviews contracts to assess risks and benefits and advises management accordingly.
• Maintains strong relationships with vendors and addresses issues during the contract lifecycle.
• Prepares and presents reports on contract performance, compliance, and cost savings to senior management.
• Provides training and guidance to staff on contract management and compliance requirements.
• Monitors and evaluates vendor performance to ensure standards and obligations are met.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to streamline contracting processes and improve efficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Contracting Officer (Advanced Professional)

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 302234

About Us

Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact. -*

Job Summary

The Contracting Officer is responsible for managing the procurement and negotiation of contracts related to goods and services for the organization. This role involves ensuring compliance with institutional policies and regulations while fostering strong relationships with vendors to achieve favorable terms and conditions

Responsibilities

• Manages the procurement process by identifying the needs of various departments and developing clear specifications for goods and services
• Negotiates contract terms and conditions with vendors to secure the best possible pricing and service agreements for the organization
• Ensures compliance with institutional policies, federal regulations, and legal requirements throughout the contracting process
• Reviews and analyze contract documents to assess risks and benefits, making recommendations to management as necessary
• Maintains strong relationships with vendors, addressing any issues or concerns that arise during the contract lifecycle
• Prepares and present reports on contract performance, compliance, and cost savings to senior management
• Provides training and guidance to staff on best practices in contract management and compliance requirements
• Monitors and evaluate vendor performance to ensure that services and products meet the agreed-upon standards and contractual obligations
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to streamline contracting processes and improve efficiency in procurement activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience

Required Experience

4+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Master's degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience

Procurement experience preferred

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position will not travel

This position does not require security clearance.

Job Grade: G07
Salary Range: $65,202.00 - $80,000.00
Location: Atlanta, GA

Background Check

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