NEW JOB OPENING
CONTRACTS & PROCUREMENT COORDINATOR
IN Oklahoma City, OK, USA!

Title: Contracts Coordinator (Temporary)



Duration: 6-12 months



Location: 4345 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73105



Hours: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 5:00pm











Required Education:



- High School Diploma







Preferred Education:



- 3 years of technical clerical work plus 1 year of experience involving procurement, purchasing, contracting, or acquisition OR

- An equivalent combination of education and experience substitution is allowed for the 3 years of technical clerical experience only







Required Experience:



For this role, successful performance requires knowledge of public sector procurement processes, contract lifecycle management, and applicable State and Federal laws, along with an understanding of OMES coordination, competitive solicitations, and contract compliance standards. The position calls for strong skills in drafting and reviewing contractual documents, managing timelines and competing priorities, conducting procurement activities (including market research and solicitations), and communicating clearly with internal stakeholders and external vendors. The role also demands the ability to manage complex tasks with accuracy, exercise sound judgment when interpreting policies and regulations, identify and mitigate contractual risks, and maintain organized documentation in a fast-paced environment. The Korn Ferry competencies most closely aligned with this work are Ensures Accountability, Manages Complexity, and Communicates Effectively, reflecting the need for precision, coordination, and clarity across contractual and procurement responsibilities





Preferred Experience:



- Certification as a Certified Procurement Officer that is current and in good standing

- Experience in SoonerCare programs

- Experience writing and editing legal and/or contractual documents

- Experience with procurement of professional services

- Information Technology experience

- Advanced education.





Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision, the Senior Contracts Coordinator position is responsible for the timely initiation, processing, and review of professional, business, and service-related contracts. The job entails task management, integration of information, interaction with staff and/or outside vendors and assimilation of resources necessary to procure services and products essential to the agency mission assignment. The incumbent performs work on contracts that are complex in scope, traditionally over $500,000 and involves coordinating with multiple units in the agency. Position works under limited supervision.











Job Duties:



- Assists the Professional Services Contracts Manager in developing, writing, processing, and managing the procurement of professional services contracts.

- Under direction of the Professional Services Contracts Manager, assures contracts are in accordance with State and Federal laws, as well as agency policies and procedures.

- Coordinates with the Office of Management Enterprise Services (OMES) on procurements such as information technology and sole source procurements. Accountable for the timely submission of agency professional services requests to OMES, as needed.

- Conduct procurement processes such as requesting 85.5.t exemptions from the State Purchasing Director, conduct Market Research, complete Data Use Agreements (DUAs), Interagency Agreements, Sole Sources, Statewide and State Use Contract Releases, Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Proposals (RFP), and Invitations to Bid (ITB).

- Responsible to develop contract documents, conduct procurement evaluation and award processes, monitor deadlines, request contract budgets, review and approve invoices for payment, and support implementation activities from a contractual standpoint. Complete Open Records Requests on assigned contracts.

- Coordinates with business owners to monitor assigned contracts. Serves as the primary contact point on contractual issues pertaining to assigned contracts. Participate and/or lead workgroup meetings to discuss operations and contractual topics related to assigned contracts. Responsible to maintain contract documentation including, but not limited to, signed contract documents, reports, corrective action plans, and transition plans.

- Develops contractual specifications with business owners by advising business owners of the following: - The contracting method that is applicable to the procurement. The legality and propriety of contract terms and conditions. Recommending revisions to comply with state and federal laws, and agency regulations.

- Participate in and lead workgroup meetings as part of the contract development process. Workgroups may include internal and external participants.

- Responsible to communicate with stakeholders professionally and effectively, such as: business owners, unit staff, Executive staff, vendors, OMES, etc. This includes, but is not limited to, routine communication on existing contracts’ operational health, potential risks and issues, procurement deadlines and status, and invoicing.

- Assists and consults the Professional Services Contracts Manager in analyzing agency policies and procedures for the procurement of professional services contracts and interagency agreements and makes recommendations regarding necessary changes.

- Compiles and prepares regular reports of all relevant agency contract activity according to Federal, State, or agency requirements, and submits these reports within the established timelines.

- Regular and consistent attendance at the OHCA work site.

- Other duties may be assigned as needed.

• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**