Contract Officer

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in related field
• Work Experience: None
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Business Administration/Management, Business Communications and Law or a related field of study.
• Experience in communicating clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Experience in facilitating meetings, making presentations, and demonstrating strong public speaking skills.
• At least one of the following professional Procurement certifications:Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) from the Institute for Supply Management,
• Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) from the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council
• Certified Pu

Benefits

Additional Information

Posting Close Date Applicants must submit their completed application by 07-12-2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST Application and Special Instructions APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: As part of the online application process, all applicants are required to submit an updated chronological cover letter at the time of application. Cover letters received after the application closing date will not be considered. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications listed above, and wish to receive consideration for the experience, the information must be verifiable in your cover letter. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated based on the education and work experience outlined in their employment profile, and cover letter. Qualified applicants will then be invited to complete a written assessment on July 23, 2026, offered at a variety of available times to accommodate your schedule. If you are chosen to move forward to the assessment phase we will reach out for you to self-schedule. Applicants who achieve the highest scores on the written assessment will be invited to participate in a virtual interview, which will take place during the week of July 27, 2026, across various days and times. ABOUT THIS JOB Position Specific Summary The Contract Officer position at the City of Tucson's Business Services Department assists with all stages of the procurement contracting process by assisting with solicitation, notification of vendors, issuing addenda, facilitating the evaluation process, negotiating, administering, renewing, closing out, and terminating contracts. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Procurement Manager. This position does not supervise. Duties and Responsibilities Assists in conducting various entry level informal and formal solicitations, including Service Agreements, Requests for Proposal (RFP), Requests for Qualifications (RFQ), Invitations for Bid (IFB). Assists with evaluation of bids and offers, negotiations, and clarifies offers from vendors to arrive at a mutually beneficial agreement that protects the interests of the city. Ensures all negotiated items are included in the contract. Drafts various formal determination documents. Maintains communication with evaluators, stakeholders, bidders throughout the process including award and non-award of contracts. Evaluates vendor requests. Assists with solicitation, investigation, and coordination of the protest process. Investigates and responds to reports of anticompetitive practices, conflicts of interest, and coordinates with other department employees. Drafts summaries to document the entire competitive process. Prepares contract files for manager review. Assembles official copy of contract for signature. Performs review to determine compliance for bonds and certificates of insurance and legal viability when piggybacking on a cooperative contract. Assists with execution of piggyback agreements. Assists in the negotiation and execution of addenda to contracts, as necessary, throughout the life of the contract. Coordinates the resolution of issues related to vendor performance, pricing, and other related issues. Generates and updates reports on a regular basis regarding the status of contracts to provide to customers and to discuss with end-users and city leadership. Consults with City departments, under supervision, and collaborates with management, as necessary to research situations, analyze the procurement-related implications, and make recommendations for how to proceed in a manner that maintains compliance with all applicable regulations while also protecting the City's interests. Identifies procurement-related legal issues associated with projects and programs of City-wide importance. Obtains guidance from management and City Attorney's Office on the most appropriate course of action on procurement related items. Assists with coaching city departments on the development of requirements, Scopes of Work, evaluation criteria, pricing methodology, and other documents to be used in solicitations. All other duties as assigned Working Conditions Mostly office environment. All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

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