Contract Analyst

Title: Contract Analyst Ops

Hiring Range: $61,924- $100,627

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Dept of Transportation

Agency Website: https://d2xo2p5sgiqmj0.cloudfront.net/home

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

What drives you? Whether it's knowing the work you do makes a difference, having great work/life balance, working on exciting and challenging projects, leading innovation and championing change or simply working with a great group of people who are committed to your professional development...At the Virginia Department of Transportation, we have something for YOU!

Our Traffic Operations Division represents a collection of heroes who keep people moving safely through the Commonwealth of Virginia. Our Central Office is a paradise for those who love the vibe of Downtown in the Capital City. What makes working in Richmond Virginia (RVA) area fulfilling is it’s a place that celebrates diversity, Fine Food, Art and Entertainment. At The Virginia Department of Transportation we are a diverse workforce with the common goal to positively impact our communities and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Our work in transportation touches every person who lives in or travels through the state. Our Traffic Operations Division consists of heroes who all contribute to building, inspecting and maintaining the roadway and bridges/tunnels through some of the most scenic landscapes, highly traveled routes in Virginia and offers our heroes an abundance of exciting work and projects to participate on.

We are looking for team members to bring creativity, knowledge, leadership and passion as we continuously work to innovate and reinvent the future of transportation. Our most successful Contract Analyst should exhibit the following qualities: Nimble Learning, Communicates Effectively, Works Cooperatively, Customer Focused and Values Difference. Are you ready to be our next Hero in the Traffic Operations Division?

The Division of Traffic Operations Business Office is currently seeking an organized individual that will provide daily oversight to ensure compliance with contract administration and contract procurement activities with knowledge of and ability to interpret state and federal procurement and contract laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to transportation project development and implementation. Coordinate the delivery of the contracted services and ensure the services are delivered in compliance with contract terms and conditions. Recognize and address issues in the procurement planning process, evaluate consulting firms, and participate in negotiation activities. The selected incumbent will also be responsible for administering contracts, processing consultant invoices, and facilitating in procurement and contract renewal activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of and ability to interpret state and federal laws, regulations, policies, programs and procedures related to the procurement of transportation contracts. Experience reflecting knowledge of procurement policies, to include professional and non-professional services. Ability to read and interpret contract terms and conditions, special provisions, scope of work and fee proposals, as well as an understanding of Traffic Operations projects. Experience reflecting the ability to effectively negotiate elements of Traffic Operations contracts.

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in business administration, public administration; equivalent experience or training may substitute for degree. Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team involving the procurement and administration of professional and non-professional consulting service contracts.

Special Instructions: 

• Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy. (only for eligible positions)

• We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

• VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

Contact Information:

Name: Candace Drew

Phone: 804-807-4781

Email: candace.drew@vdot.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.