Senior Contracts Officer
Job Location:
Blacksburg, VA - USA
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Job Summary
Job Description
The Senior Contracts Officer serves as a key member of Virginia Techs Procurement Department responsible for managing complex contractual agreements and ensuring compliance with university state and federal regulations. This role supports strategic sourcing initiatives mitigates risk and fosters strong supplier relationships to advance the universitys mission.
Hybrid work environment with on-campus presence required for meetings and collaboration.
Fast-paced deadline-driven setting with multiple priorities.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in business law public administration or related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in contract administration procurement or legal services.
Strong knowledge of public procurement regulations and contract law.
Excellent negotiation communication and analytical skills.
Proficiency in contract management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree (e.g. JD MBA) or professional certification (e.g. CPPB CPPO CPSM or VCCO).
Experience in higher education or public sector procurement.
Familiarity with Virginia Higher Education Procurement Practices.
Pay Band
5
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Salary range of $60000 - $70000
Hours per week
40
Review Date
August 3 2026
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
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If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Marisela Garzaat regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Virginia Tech, founded in 1872 as a land-grant institution, is currently ranked as a Top 25 Public University by US News & World Report and a Top 25 Public Research University by the National Science Foundation. Through a combination of its three missions of learning, discovery, and e ... View more
