Contracts Specialist

Contracts SpecialistJob Type: Supply Chain/Procurement/Inventory ManagementPay Range $41.10 to $51.38Location Colorado Springs, CODate First Posted 8/14/24Applications are being accepted through: 8/26/24If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 5 days of being posted.Contracts SpecialistAre you seeking to grow in your area of expertise, engage with internal and external stakeholders, and enhance the internal process flow of our contracts? If so, we are seeking a detail-oriented contract professional to join our Network Transport Services (NTS) team within the Operations Division. In this role, your key focus will be negotiating, executing, and administering telecommunications and service contracts.Key Responsibilities:

Provide leadership, training, and technical guidance to employees engaged in contract-oriented work related to telecommunication contracts

Prepare contract documentation related to telecommunications, manage contract methods and processes, and monitor contract procedures

Provide solutions and resolution to contract problems, disputes, or claims by analyzing and interpreting contract documents/terms and conditions

Participate in contract negotiations with legal counsel

Assess contractor performance to identify the need for amendments to existing contracts

Apply contract terms and conditions including creating Notices related to the contract default

Initiate project requests through GEP (CONNECT)

Process work change directives for contracts related to capital projects

Create Purchase Requisitions in Maximo

Analyze data and assess possible alternatives to reach conclusions and manage risk

Develop effective relationships by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including legal counsel, which will include facilitating meetings and conducting business needs and requirements documentation

Ensure compliance with applicable laws, codes, and policies

Utilize sound knowledge of contract management

Who You Are:

A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, or a related field

NCMA certification such as CPCM or CFCM is preferred

3+ years of experience in contract management or a related field

Interpersonal communication – must communicate effectively to secure long-term, beneficial contracts

Writing skills – must write clearly and concisely, using proper legal and industry terminology while adhering to contract regulations

Attention to detail – must ensure accurate contract terms and compliance with regulations

Negotiation skills – must be able to engage in dialogue with other parties to reach an agreement on terms

Who We Are:

One of the largest four-service public utilities in the nation (over 500,000 customers)

A national leader in reliability (power on an average of 99.991% of the time)

Diamond Designation recipient from the American Public Power Association – a utility sector leader in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements

Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains in the most desired city to live in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2022)

Our Commitment to Our Employees… Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We do not just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge

Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year

Personal Leave –3 days per year of personal leave

Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year

Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather

Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time

Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire

Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $10.00 a month. Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements

Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage

Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery

Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans

Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more

Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones

Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available

Tuition Reimbursement – Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifying Public Service Employer – Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

ATTENTION :

All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days.

Starting pay will be determined within the posted pay range based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate; if there is a single pay rate posted, the job starts at that rate.

Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B, or TN visas with a STEM OPT extension). Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Our differences make us richer. Learning and growing from one another makes us more than what we were. We want our workforce to be as diverse as our business and recognize the limitless benefits of this commitment. Our desire is to have the organization reflect the diversity of the Pikes Peak Region. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, it is our commitment that no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, religious convictions, veteran status, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Affirmative Action is Colorado Springs Utilities’ effort to ensure positive steps are taken to have a representative workforce reflective of the relevant available labor force.For more information regarding applicant rights, visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htmAccessibility Accommodations . If you are an individual with a disability or disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting us at accessibility@csu.org or by calling 719-668-7500. This option is reserved for individuals who are unable to use or require assistance with the online tools as the result of a disability and is not intended for other purposes.E-Verify and Right to Work Notice . Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Colorado Springs Utilities participates in E-Verify. For more information on your rights and responsibilities as an applicant, please visit: http://coloradospringsutilities.jobs/applicants-rights-and-responsibilities/ . If you have a legal right to work in the United States, there are laws to protect you against discrimination in the workplace. You should know that no employer can deny you a job or fire you because of your national origin. Unless mandated by law or government contract, employers cannot require you to be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident or refuse any legally acceptable documents. If any of these things have happened to you, you may have a valid charge of discrimination that can be filed with the OSC. Contact the OSC for assistance in your own language. Call 1-800-255-7688. TDD for the hearing impaired is 1-800-237-2515. In the Washington, D.C., area, please call 202-616-5594, TDD 202-616-5525 Or write to: U.S. Department of Justice Office of Special Counsel NYA 950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20530.Have a question? If you have a question about a position or need assistance from a recruiter, email us at csurecruiting@csu.org or call 719-668-7500.Job Type: Supply Chain/Procurement/Inventory Management