Title: Contract Analyst

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: $61,924- $100,627

Pay Band: 5

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Dept of Transportation

Agency Website: https://www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Traffic Operations Program Management Office is currently seeking a highly organized individual that will provide daily oversight in statewide contract usage, assist with administration and facilitate contract procurement activities. This individual should have a working knowledge of, and ability to interpret state and federal procurement and contract laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to transportation project development and implementation. The Contract Analyst will coordinate the delivery of the contracted services under multiple awards, and ensure services are delivered in compliance with specific contract terms and conditions. Essential functions include:

• Administer contracts, process consultant invoices, and facilitate contract renewal and modification activities.
• Recognize and address issues in the contract delivery process, with both industry firms and VDOT stakeholders.
• Actively participate in procurement and negotiation activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience developing requests for proposals (RFP) and invitation for bids (IFB).
• Experience with complex contract negotiations and administration.
• Experience developing policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with customers.
• Experience with budgeting as it relates to contract administration.
• Knowledge of The VA Public Procurement Act, Dept. of Gen Svcs Agency Procurement, and VDOT procurement procedures.
• Knowledge of Transportation Ops, ITS technologies, and transportation security.
• Skill in the use of computers and web-based applications.
• Experience with project management.

Additional Considerations

• Experience with various federal and state regulations, policies and processes; procurement practices and procedures.
• Experience in Transportation Operations; ITS technologies and transportation security; RFPs, IFBs and technical writing.
• Knowledge of grant procedures, SharePoint and MS Project. CPPB, VCO and CPPO certifications.
• Experience in contract administration, project management and budgeting.
• A combination of training, experience, or education in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering or related field desired.
• Experience reflecting knowledge of contract administration, to include professional and non-professional services.
• Ability to read and interpret contract terms and conditions, special provisions, scope of work and fee proposals, as well as an understanding of VDOT projects.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

• Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy. (only for eligible positions)

• We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

• VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

Contact Information

Name: Candace Raigns

Email: [email protected]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.