Contract Specialist III'',''Contract Specialist III'',''United States-Massachusetts-Boston-100 Cambridge Street'',''United States-Massachusetts-Boston-100 Cambridge Street'',''Administrative Services'',''Administrative Services'',''Department of Workforce Development'',''Department of Workforce Development'',''Full-time'',''Full-time'',''Day'',''Day'',''Sep 10, 2026, 1:38:55 PM'',''Sep 10, 2026, 1:38:55 PM'',''1'',''1'',''101,516.22'',''70,992.48'',''101,516.22'',''Yearly'',''Karen Haynes-Clifton'',''Karen Haynes-Clifton'',''6176265138'',''06-NAGE - Professional Admin.'',''06-NAGE - Professional Admin.'',''No'',''No'',''Yes'',''Yes'',''false'',''1091360'',''1091360'',''true'',''1091360'',''false'',''Submission for the position: Contract Specialist III - (Job Number: 260005XB)'',''false'',''1091360'',''false'',''true''. The Contract Specialist III assists the Contracts & Procurement Manager and the Director of Contracts, Procurement, and Accounts Payable in meeting agency contract, procurement, and service needs; Ensures that contract and procurement processes are in compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, procedures, and requirements; Coordinates and effectively carries out management duties for agency contracts and encumbrances; Coordinates procurement of goods and services including reviewing requisitions, determining method of procurement, preparing bid documents, and negotiating contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority; Participates in Procurement Management Teams; Educates agency personnel on procurement policies; Provides technical assistance to vendors and staff; Recommends internal and external policy changes and procedural improvements.