Strategic Public Sector Contract Administrator

State-of-Iow; Iowa; On-site; USD 60,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Community impact

Benefits package

Paid time off

IPERS plan

Employee discounts

Loan repayment program

Job summary

The Iowa Judicial Branch seeks a Contract Administrator to oversee district contracts for JCS Districts 6 and 8, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, or Ottumwa. You will draft, negotiate, and monitor contracts, manage district budgets, and liaise with stakeholders to ensure compliance and timely delivery of services.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information. Occasional travel within districts may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, contract management, accounting, finance, economics, statistics, math, public administration, or a closely related field.
• Experience with formal and informal procurement processes and contract milestones.
• Ability to establish and track annual budgets and monitor expenditures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, negotiate, review, and oversee contracts to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Draft and administer contracts with contracting parties to ensure terms are met.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure projects are executed safely and properly.
• Prepare reports on contract compliance, progress, and administration.
• Maintain accurate records of all contracts and track milestones, renewals, and deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal document analysis

Contract execution knowledge

Purchasing & procurement

Government accounting

Negotiation skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Job description

The Iowa Judicial Branch seeks a Contract Administrator to oversee district contracts for JCS Districts 6 and 8, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, or Ottumwa. You will draft, negotiate, and monitor contracts, manage district budgets, and liaise with stakeholders to ensure compliance and timely delivery of services.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information. Occasional travel within districts may be needed.