Contract Specialist Supervisor

Fairfax County

FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Acquisition Strategy, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Coaching, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Contract Review, Cost Analysis, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Employee Relations, Establish Priorities, Government, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Materials Management, Mentoring, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Management, Procurement Software, Procurement Strategy, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Management, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management, Solicitation Planning, Staff Development, Statutory Laws, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Diversity, Workplace Issues

LOCATION

FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA

POSTED

4 days ago

This is a staff position located in the Contracts Division of the county’s central procurement department. The Contracts Division, comprised of three contract teams, supports the strategic contracting and procurement needs of more than 60 Fairfax County government departments through the planning, solicitation, award, and administration of major contracts.

This position serves as the first-line supervisor of a contract team and performs the full range of supervisory responsibilities, including assigning work, establishing workload priorities, setting performance expectations, coaching employees, evaluating performance, approving leave, resolving employee relations issues, and fostering staff development. Ensures the timely completion of procurements, maintains high-quality work products, promotes consistency in procurement practices, and creates a collaborative, customer-focused team environment.

Provides procurement and contractual guidance to contracting and non-contracting staff in all facets of the acquisition process, including acquisition planning, solicitation development, source selection, cost and price analysis, negotiations, contract award, and contract administration. Reviews the work of subordinate contract specialists to ensure sound judgment, compliance with procurement laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, and the consistent application of best procurement practices. Trains, mentors, and develops staff while providing strategic guidance on complex procurement and contracting issues.

Oversees major acquisitions requiring detailed analysis, negotiations, and executive-level coordination. Serves as the primary liaison with assigned customer departments, providing procurement leadership and strategic acquisition planning. Monitors team workload and performance metrics to ensure customer service objectives and procurement timelines are achieved. Promotes sustainable and responsible procurement practices; collaborates with the supplier diversity coordinator to enhance participation by small, women-owned, and minority-owned businesses; and coordinates responses to public records requests in accordance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. Works closely with the County Attorney's Office, Risk Management Division, and other county stakeholders to resolve complex contractual and procurement matters.

Must possess significant public procurement and contracting expertise to develop and review solicitations, contracts, determinations and findings, sole source and emergency procurement justifications, Board agenda items, contract modifications, and other procurement documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and sound procurement practices.

Job Type: FT Salary W BN

Agency: Procurement & Material Mgmt

Location: FX. CTY. GOVERNMENT CENTER, 12000 GOVERNMENT CENTER PKWY., FAIRFAX (EJ32)

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Fairfax County

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