ARIZONA OFFICE OF TOURISMThe Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT) leads the states tourism industry with the development of global marketing programs to promote Arizona as a travel destination. With multiple research-based initiatives including advertising campaigns cooperative marketing programs trade and media relations and community outreach AOT sets into motion a positive and profitable cycle of visitation spending job growth and tax revenue. |
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Manage the daily procurement needs of the agency including purchasing developing and administering agreements and contracts within the agencys delegated procurement authority.
Act as liaison with the state procurement office for contracts and agreements over the agencys delegation of authority.
This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (Tuesday and Wednesday in the office).
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Contract and Agreement Planning and Development -
Advise managers staff and end users on procedures for developing contracts collaborate to develop specifications scopes of work special terms and conditions etc.
Analyze the reasonableness of the sole source and not practicable to quote requests
Research and analyze products and market trends
Establish criteria for the request for proposals
Facilitate and serve on bid evaluation teams
Contract Agreement and Negotiation -
Negotiate contract or agreement terms to minimize performance risk negotiate price agreements for services negotiate contract or agreement renewals amendments and or plan changes
Contract and Agreement Administration -
Advise end users on contract administration; prepare with contract or agreement amendments evaluate contract or agreement remedies and develop contract tracking or reporting procedures
Act as liaison between contractor and staff identify cost items for proper charging to the contract
Advise end users on contract administration; prepare with contract or agreement
Technical Assistance -
Prepare and deliver training to agency staff on procedures retirements and related issues
Educate department purchasing contract or agreement polices to agency program staff
Explain the contract process or terms to contractors
| Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs): |
Knowledge of:
Public contracts management and acquisition process and the State procurement code rules and regulations
Business law as it relates to contract formation and administration
Uniform Commercial Code and Federal antitrust laws
The states e-procurement system
Skills in:
Computers and software including G Suite Word processing spreadsheet and database; and use of general office equipment
Project management negotiation strategies and value analysis
Listening verbal and written communications
Analyzing and establishing priorities
Ability to:
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with governmental agencies representatives and customers
Plan organize coordinate and prioritize activities effectively
Interpret and apply agency rules and operating procedures
Develop and prepare complex programmatic reports
Perform statistical and abstract analysis
| Pre-Employment Requirements: |
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.
| Benefits: |
The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Retirement plan
Health and dental insurance
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
| Retirement: |
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
Please note enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment
| Contact Us: |
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Brian Westerberg at
Required Experience:
Senior IC
The Arizona Department of Revenue is consistently striving towards recruiting individuals who are committed to providing quality services to the citizens of Arizona and are passionate about creating solutions to the ever-evolving decisions faced within state government.