Public Sector Contract Specialist - Procurement & Compliance

Pima County; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 51,292 - 71,822; Full time

Job summary

Pima County, Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department, seeks a Contract Specialist to support procurement, contract management, and compliance across county contracts.

The role focuses on preparing RFPs/ITBs/RFQs, evaluating bids, and ensuring documentation and performance align with program objectives and regulatory requirements. Strong communication with internal teams and vendors is required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in public/business administration, finance, supply chain management, or related field; plus one year of contract experience.
• Substitutions allowed with equivalent education/experience as determined by department head.

Responsibilities

• Supports contract administration, documentation, and recordkeeping.
• Reviews bids, proposals, and quotes for compliance with requirements.
• Coordinates with departments, vendors, and legal counsel on contract terms and amendments.
• Monitors performance, timelines, and budgetary constraints of contracts.
• Prepares reports and dashboards on contract status and milestones.

Skills

Contract management

Procurement

Negotiation

Documentation

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree in public or business administration, finance, supply chain management, or related field

1 year experience administering, developing, evaluating, and/or writing contracts

Job description

Pima County, Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department, seeks a Contract Specialist to support procurement, contract management, and compliance across county contracts.

The role focuses on preparing RFPs/ITBs/RFQs, evaluating bids, and ensuring documentation and performance align with program objectives and regulatory requirements. Strong communication with internal teams and vendors is required.