Contracts & Negotiation Lead (Public Sector)

pimacounty; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima County's Facilities Management Department seeks a Contract Services Manager I to lead contract development, negotiation, and execution with external vendors and stakeholders. The role requires ensuring compliance across the contract lifecycle, managing budgets, and driving cost efficiency while maintaining high service standards.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least four years in public service contracting or a closely related area, with supervisory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or public administration or closely related field and four years of relevant public service experience with supervisory exposure.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating with multiple departments is preferred.
• Four years with Pima County in a contract-related supervisory or management role may be substituted by department head approval.

Responsibilities

• Leads development, negotiation, and execution of contracts with external vendors and stakeholders.
• Ensures compliance with legal, financial, and performance requirements throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Manages budget allocation, expenditures, and cost analysis while seeking efficiencies and value.
• Develops performance metrics and reporting to assess contract outcomes and service quality.
• Directs accounting staff on budgetary and financial tasks within the department.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Budget management

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/public administration/finance/operations management

Tools

Contract management systems

Job description

Pima County's Facilities Management Department seeks a Contract Services Manager I to lead contract development, negotiation, and execution with external vendors and stakeholders. The role requires ensuring compliance across the contract lifecycle, managing budgets, and driving cost efficiency while maintaining high service standards.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least four years in public service contracting or a closely related area, with supervisory