CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR II

Position Summary Description

Position objective is to prepare, evaluate, execute and manage the Contracts required to satisfy the Cooperative's needs in a timely manner while complying with SECI’s Board Policies, Procedures, Practices and any RUS requirements. Ensures fairness from the procurement process. Develops Contract pricing based on the Specification and/or scope or work. Review all Specifications and ensures performance criteria and other critical elements (i.e., Schedules) are established when possible. Negotiates commercial terms and conditions with the goal of reducing SECI risk. Supports the Contractor/Vendor qualification (BQQ) process to help evaluate prospective bidders' ability to supply and capacity to perform.

Essential Functions

Conducts clarification/negotiation meetings with Contractors/Vendors to resolve commercial and/or technical clarifications.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, and/or related field required. Two (2) years of relevant work experience may be substituted for each year of education requirement. Additional specialized training and professional certification highly desirable. Four years (4) of increasingly responsible experience in Contracts and/or Contract Administration is required. Background in administration of supply, service and construction, capital equipment contracts including preparation of proposals, proposal evaluation, negotiation, Contract conformance and Contract award is required. Must be knowledgeable in formal bidding procedures, bid analysis, NPV calculations including Equipment life-cycle cost analysis, milestone schedule development, and contract award processes.

Core Competencies: Adaptable, Collaborative, Conscientious, Critical-Thinking, Outcome-Driven and Professional

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Soft Competencies/Skills:

Physical Requirements

Must be able to follow established protective measures including wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE). Must possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.

Working Conditions

Some travel and work outside of normal business hours. While working in certain areas of the plant there is the potential for exposure to hazards typical of an industrial working environment. Fieldwork may involve visits to construction sites, power plants and conferences.

“Disclaimer - Management may modify this job description at any time and may require the performance of additional duties, or modification of physical requirements, with or without advance notice.”