Procurement Contracts Officer at State of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska

Job Description:

The work we do matters!




Hiring Agency:

Labor - Agency 23



Location:

Lincoln, NE



Hiring Rate:

$28.559



Job Posting:

JR2025-00012412 Procurement Contracts Officer (Open)



Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
01-18-2025



Job Description:

If you are looking for a senior-level procurement position, Nebraska Department of Labor is looking for the next great procurement professional for the agency. This role has been filled by a long-time expert in the agency and state policies. We are looking for an enthusiastic lifelong learner to be the primary leader for our agency in our procurement business area.


Compensation: Pay range is $28.559 - $42.099. Pay may be commensurate with education and/or experience, if within fiscal constraints and also approved.


Here's what we have to offer!


• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment



E

xamples of Work



What you will do as a Procurement Contracts Officer:

• Manage procurement division consisting of self and two direct reports.

• Serve as back up for daily mail support as needed.

• Actively monitor building maintenance requirements and costs.

• Collaborate with legal and other department to develop and direct the complex competitive bidding of Requests for Proposals, Requests for Information, Requests for Qualifications, Statements of Work, and Quote Requests, ensuring completeness, compliance with State Statutes, rules and regulations, and policies and procedures.

• Assist in implementing sourcing strategies to ensure sustainable cost and/or cost avoidance savings, and best value.

• Ensure deliverables, performance requirements, and all deadlines are met; conducts responsiveness reviews of all proposals received, research of vendors and services available, arranges and facilitates oral presentations and/or demonstrations from top scoring vendors.

Requirements/Qualifications




Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business administration, procurement, supply/inventory operations or related field AND five years procurement experience. Experience can be substituted for education on a year for year basis.



Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with requests for proposal, service contracts, especially government contracting, or federal grants. Experience in a customer service environment. Experience in recommending and applying policies, and procedures, problem resolution, coordinating projects. Skilled at multi-tasking. Ability to exercise sound independent judgment, highly motivated, and thrives in a team-oriented atmosphere.



Other: Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation. Regular and reliable attendance required. Position is located on-site at the 550 S 16th St. Lincoln, NE.



Knowledge, skills, abilities



Knowledge of purchasing practices, organization structures, functions, policies and procedures, communications, and objectives as they relate to the management of programs and contracts; and state contracting regulations.


Candidates should have excellent written and oral communication skills, be detail-oriented and able to work with a wide variety of people and programs. Ability to establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships with employees, customers, and vendors.


Ability to read and comprehend state statutes, rules, and regulations. Willingness to review, understand, and execute standard operating procedures. Ability to investigate, analyze and document information to draw conclusions and yield problem resolution.


Ability to use critical thinking skills and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in various forms.Ability to apply logic to understand and interpret agency business processes. Ability to make decisions in a timely manner and prioritize multiple projects in a fast pace, deadline driven environment, utilizing input form others, as appropriate.






Benefits



We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.


Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits



Equal Opportunity Statement



The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.



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