Contracts Specialist

  • Oregon Health Authority
  • Salem, OR
  • Sep 23, 2020
Full time Other

Job Description

Is your background in contracts?  Are you experienced working with employee benefits programs?  Do you enjoy analyzing statistical data?

 

The Oregon Health Authority is modernizing and expanding their benefits board and currently has a fantastic opportunity for a Contracts Specialist with benefits experience to join an excellent team and work to advance benefits operations in Salem, Oregon.

 

 

What you will do!

As a Contracts Specialist, you will support the full scope of the Public Employees’ Benefit Board (PEBB) and Oregon Educators’ Benefit Board (OEBB) procurement and contracting functions which amount to approximately $3.4 billion over the 2019-2021 biennium and covers over 300,000 PEBB and OEBB employees and dependents.

 

In this role, you will determine the appropriate contracting method, evaluate the risks associated with the contract, write specialized requirements, negotiate contract language, conduct cost or price analysis, and approve or reject contract changes. 

 

Additionally, you will write contracts and agreements that are high-risk and maintain all official records and documentation for these functions, including RFI and RFP documentation, responses, negotiation actions, contract development and problem resolution.

 

 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

  • (a) Four (4) years of procurement and contract experience related benefits programs. Two (2) of the four (4) years must have been at the professional-level such as developing and administering standard contracts, agreements, or solicitations. OR (b) A bachelor’s degree; AND One (1) year of professional-level procurement and contract experience related benefits programs.
  • Experience with software applications used to prepare documents, tabulate data and store information in an organized manner.
  • Working knowledge of techniques and processes involved in contract administration.
  • A solid understanding of principles, techniques and processes of governmental contracting and contract administration.
  • Experience using techniques to negotiate agreeable solutions.
  • Familiarity with employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • Experience analyzing statistical data and weighing risks, costs and benefits of potential actions.
  • Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.

 


What's in it for you?

Collaboration in an open office with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year. If you are an experienced Contracts Specialist, don't delay, apply today!

 

This is a full-time, permanent position that is classified as management service, non-supervisory and is not represented by a union.


The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information or any other protected class under state or federal law. Click here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision and core values.

Occupations

General-Other: Administrative-Clerical, Contracts Administration, Other

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Salary

$4,666 - $6,885 per month

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