Senior Contract Administrator LOOKING FOR Senior Contract Administrator JOB AT Charlotte, NC

The Senior Contract Administrator position is an integral part of Transit’s financial management team and will report to and support initiatives of the Manager of Contract Administration. This position performs a wide variety of highly responsible, complex, diverse, and advanced level duties with an emphasis on supporting contracts administration including data analytics, project management, and other various support functions leading to efficient and effective controls. This position requires a progressive thinker who can work with a team of highly functioning professional critical thinkers who are constantly motivated to better serve employees and the public.

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.

Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.

• Provide data analytic support services in collaboration with the Manager of Contract Administration for all the divisions within CATS in the areas of forecasting and gap analysis for contracts.
• Monitor and assist with the management of revenue contracts.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with Project Managers, Division Leaders, Deputies, Directors, the City Attorney’s Office, Internal Audit, and others as needed to effectively collaborate and identify high-level necessary components to deliver the ideal project.
• Assists with as-needed data analysis in support of special projects. Presents outcomes and insights through written reports and visual representations that improve decision-making ability.
• Assists in the strategic development of short- and long-term plans to establish strong contract controls from contract creation from execution through performance.
• Perform sensitive, complex, and difficult analytical work including administration of specified programs with a departmental impact.
• Identify and increase utilization of citywide contracts.
• Prepare responses, write reports, and make recommendations/presentations.
• Performs secondary contract administration, monitoring, and reporting as required.
• Perform other job-related tasks as assigned.

• Ability to work productively independently and as part of a team.
• Strong critical thinking and strategic analytical skills.
• Represents the City in a positive and professional manner.
• Working knowledge of an ERP system.
• Considerable knowledge of research methods and techniques.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and schedule work.
• Considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to analyze administrative problems and make sound recommendations for their resolution and prepare working procedures.
• Present information and findings recommendations in a thoughtful, comprehensive, and sophisticated manner.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other applicable Microsoft applications).
• Ability to adapt to a fast-past environment.

• Bachelor’s Degree and three to five years of related experience in procurement and/or compliance
• Five (5) years or more of experience working in a local government, or experience working within a large, complex organization

Associate’s degree in business administration, public administration, or related field with three (3) years of experience working in local government, or expertise working within a large, complex organization; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential job duties.

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

As of October 1, 2021, The City of Charlotte requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment for any new City of Charlotte employees. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such, will consider reasonable accommodations as required by law.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

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The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.