Contracts Specialist II - Phoenix Convention Center

City of Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); Sur place; USD 74 000 - 115 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Pension

401(a) and 457 plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Résumé du poste

The City of Phoenix, through the Fiscal and Procurement Services Section, seeks a Contracts Specialist II to manage procurement projects, prepare specifications, and develop, renew, and monitor contracts for the Phoenix Convention Center and Venues. You will work closely with department leadership and vendors to ensure compliance and timely delivery.

This role emphasizes strong communication, knowledge of public procurement rules, and attention to detail in a dynamic city environment.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience working with governmental contracts or assisting a contracts administrator in contract preparation.
• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration or a related field.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
• The City job description can be found here.

Responsabilités

• Manage multiple procurement projects while maintaining a high level of accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Prepare specifications and develop, renew, and monitor professional and commodity services contracts.
• Collaborate with department management and supervisory staff across all levels of the organization.

Connaissances

Procurement

Contract administration

Communication

Attention to detail

Formation

Bachelor's degree in public/business administration

Outils

SAP

OpenGov

Description du poste

About This Position

The Phoenix Convention Center and Venues host a diverse range of conventions, trade shows, meetings, and entertainment events in one of the premier convention facilities in the United States. We are committed to delivering the highest levels of customer service and guest experience in the industry. We enhance the economic vitality of the Downtown area, the City of Phoenix, and the State of Arizona by supporting tourism related industries/businesses and cultural organizations.

The Fiscal and Procurement Services Section currently has one vacant Contracts Specialist II position. This role collaborates closely with department management and supervisory staff to complete a variety of procurement activities, including managing the solicitation process, preparing specifications, and developing, renewing, and monitoring professional and commodity services contracts. Strong communication skills are essential for working effectively across all levels of the organization.

Ideal Candidate

• Ability to manage multiple procurement projects while maintaining a high level of accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of public procurement and contract administration principles.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills with stakeholders, vendors, and leadership.
• Strong analytical and organizational with attention to detail.

Salary

Pay Range: $74,422.40 - $115,460.80 annually.

Hiring Range: $74,422.40 - $99,736.00 annually.

Pay Range Explanation

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
• Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.
• Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
• When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.

Benefits

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information.
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Employer paid long‑term disability.
• Free Bus/light rail pass.
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12‑month period.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.

For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits

Minimum Qualifications

• Three years of experience working with governmental contracts or experience assisting a contracts administrator in contract preparation.
• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration or a related field.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• For information regarding pre‑screening and driving positions, click here.
• The City job description can be found here.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with/in
  • SAP, OpenGov, or other procurement systems.
  • Following Federal, State and City Procurement Regulations.
  • Developing scopes of work/specs for contracts and reviewing them for completeness.
  • Developing specifications, scopes of work, and solicitation documents.
  • Conducting formal solicitations, evaluating responses, and preparing award recommendations.
  • Interpreting complex laws, regulations, guidelines, agreements and follow policies and procedures.
• Certification by NIGP, ISM, NCMA or other nationally recognized purchasing association.

Recruitment Dates

Recruitment closes November 9, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position‑based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

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Reference

Contracts Specialist II, JC:06630, ID# 63293, 10/27/26, USM, DB, Benefits:007.

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