Contracts Administrator 2 – Central Office – Decatur, GA (ADM)

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, develops, processes, approves, and oversees legal contracts and compliance within the guidelines. Monitors performance of assigned contracts.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee contracts for Direct services for DJJ youth and Staff within the guidelines set forth by the Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS).
• Prepares contracts in compliance with federal and state laws, rules, and regulations, and agency/department policy.
• Monitor contracts for performance compliance/non-compliance and take appropriate actions with regard to contract compliance, progress and corrective actions.
• Function as the liaison between the Business Owner of the contract and the Vendor.
• Assist the Contracts team with adding funds to contracts, uploading documents in Peoplesoft, and file contract documents.
• Oversee contract routing by updating Contract routing log.
• Periodically checking contracts in PS to make sure all documents are current and up to date, request out of date documents for
• the Contracts team and inform the team when the request is sent out.
• Assist Contracts Manager with processing complex solicitations (RFP, RFI, etc.)
• Participate in training on more complex contracts and solicitations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED and five (5) years of contracting job-related experience.
• Or one (1) year of experience required at the lower-level Contracts Administrator 1 (LEP030) or position equivalent.

Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Georgia Certified Purchasing Agent (GCPA) Certification
• Georgia Certified Purchasing Manager (GCPM) Certification

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits

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DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

High school diploma/GED and five (5) years of contracting job-related experience; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower level Contracts Administrator 1 (LEP030) or position equivalent. Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

Additional Information

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• Requisition ID: LEG02GU
• Number of Openings: 1
• Advertised Salary: 56,000.00
• Shift: Day Job
• Posting End Date: Jan 31, 2025

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