Deputy Contracts Administrator

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Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Lincoln NE

Hiring Rate:

$28.371

Job Posting:

JR2026- Deputy Contracts Administrator (Open)

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Job Description:

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Office of Procurement and Grants within the Operations Division is seeking a talented individual to fill the role of Deputy Contracts Administrator. This pivotal position offers essential support services to stakeholders throughout the agency ensuring seamless operations and optimal service delivery.

You have the passion we have the opportunities- lets make a difference for Nebraskans!

What you will do as a Deputy Contracts Administrator:

oManage established agency contracts for goods and services to ensure the delivery of outcomes in line with contract objectives government and customer requirements.
oMonitor contract performance and compliance in accordance with the contract contract management plan risk management plan and organizational policies and procedures.
oEstablish and maintain strong business relationships with stakeholders and suppliers including effectively managing contract enquiries issues disputes variations and risks; undertaking negotiations with suppliers as required.
oEnsure customer satisfaction is a high priority and stakeholders receive responsive and proactive services where Agency representatives are engaged and feedback is sought.
oResearch and analyze contract related information including supplier contract and provide reports regarding contract activity and performance (including Agency reporting).
oManage allocated contract implementation and transition including management of supplier and Agency activities.
oCompose and maintain complex up to date across agency contract documentation (including contract management plans) procedures data and records to ensure timely communication to Divisions.
oProvide advice and support to the Chief Financial Officer Contracts Administrator and Procurement Administrator regarding contract establishment process including identifying opportunities to improve procurement outcomes efficiency and value.
oProvide leadership advice training and support to staff within the agency and procurement services.
oTrain agency staff regarding contract management principles.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in business or public administration social/behavioral sciences education health sciences public health law or related field and experience in program planning implementation monitoring evaluating program functions or supervising/management staff and budgets. Related coursework training and/or education may substitute for the Bachelors degree on a year-for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree from an accredited college in business (i.e. accounting finance business administration human or social services management or related) Public Administration Law or Supply Chain Management with 3 years or more of professional experience
OR1 years of related experience with a Masters degree in Business Administration (accounting finance or business administration and management) Public Administration Supply Chain Management
OR A Juris Doctorate (JD) Applicable professional certifications will also be considered.

Other: Position is on-site at the Nebraska State Office Building in Lincoln.

HIRING RATE: Wage offered for this position will be $28.371 / hour.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge of: the principles and techniques of management; business and management principles including planning budgeting resource allocation and human resources; the principles of grant writing and grant administration; the techniques of research planning and evaluation; work performance or other standards of development; program analysis/evaluation; policy development.

Skill in: communicating to convey information so others will understand.

Ability to: plan assign direct and evaluate the work of agency staff members; learn apply and interpret agency policies and procedures relating to the assigned program or function; learn apply and interpret State and federal laws and standards; develop and maintain effective relationships with program representatives and the public; apply instructions; summarize program and administrative data/statistics into reports; formulate goals and plans; manage time and workflow of oneself and that of others.

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