Strategic Procurement, Insurance & DBE Specialist

Connecticut Airport Authority; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 97,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Airport Authority seeks a Procurement and Insurance Associate to support procurement, insurance, and DBE programs at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, CT. The role partners with multiple departments to ensure compliance with state and federal procurement laws, administer bids and RFPs, and manage contract documents while fostering risk mitigation and supplier diversity.

This full-time position requires strong analytical skills, discretion, and the ability to communicate

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Business Administration preferred.
• 5+ years of procurement/contract experience.
• Airport/aviation project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper application of CAA procurement rules and state/federal laws.
• Assist in development/administration of Invitations for Bid, RFPs, and other solicitations.
• Coordinate bidding and assist with evaluation of bids and RFP responses for technical merit and bidder capacity.
• Assist in contract development, administration, and execution, including tracking in procurement software.
• Process, execute and distribute Task Orders.
• Maintain purchasing information and records to ensure documentation and compliance with policies/regulations.
• Assist in the CAA’s insurance program and with claims/loss control activities.
• Interact with brokers/insurers and identify trends/improvement opportunities.
• Assist in DBE planning, data compilation, and monitoring of DBE achievements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Procurement knowledge

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Discretion

MS Office

Databases

Education

Associate degree or higher in Business Administration (Bachelor's preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Databases

Job description

Connecticut Airport Authority seeks a Procurement and Insurance Associate to support procurement, insurance, and DBE programs at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, CT. The role partners with multiple departments to ensure compliance with state and federal procurement laws, administer bids and RFPs, and manage contract documents while fostering risk mitigation and supplier diversity.

This full-time position requires strong analytical skills, discretion, and the ability to communicate