Contract Administrator, Performance Audit

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Work Type: Full-time
Location: PHOENIX
Categories: Purchasing/Contracting/Procurement, Misc/Other/Not Applicable

AUDITOR GENERAL

The Arizona Auditor General serves as an independent source of impartial information concerning State and local governmental entities and provides specific recommendations to improve the operations of those entities. We achieve our mission through the thoroughly specific research, audits, and investigations of our professional team members who educate stakeholders through our reports, alerts, and reviews. Since 1969, our office has continued to innovate, grow, and become one of the most highly regarded leaders in our field.

Join our team and make a positive difference in your community by promoting better government for all Arizona’s citizens. We look forward to working with you!

Contract Administrator, Performance Audit

Job Location:

Address:  2910 N. 44th Street
                Phoenix, AZ 85018

Posting Details:

YOU MUST APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE FOR THIS POSITION.

Starting Salary depending on experience:

Without degree, with experience       $55,000-$58,000  
With bachelor's degree                  $60,000-$66,000
With master's degree                    $63,000-$69,000

Key Responsibilities:
  • Help prepare requests for proposals and contracts for performance audits and other special projects.
  • Review received proposal materials and cost-estimates to determine whether they seem reasonable and accurate.
  • Communicate information to and respond to questions and concerns from contracted audit vendors.
  • Monitor and ensure contracted audit vendors meet contract deadlines and provide the required deliverables.
  • Review invoices to determine if the amount billed is commensurate with the work performed.
  • Attend progress meetings with contracted audit vendors and take detailed notes.
  • Review contract deliverables.
  • Provide regular project status reports to division and Office management.
  • Maintain contract and project documentation in an organized and up-to-date contract tracking system.
  • Assist in the contract closeout process.
  • Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining precise, accurate, and detail-oriented results.

YOU MUST APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE FOR THIS POSITION. You will be able to upload your resume, unofficial transcripts, and cover letter explaining how your skills are a good fit for the position. 

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field preferred.
  • 2 years’ experience in contract administration or related role.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication, time-management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of legal requirements involved with contracts.
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work in teams.
  • Strong interest in public service and improving State government.
  • Willingness to work in-person with daily office attendance.
Pre-Employment Qualifications:

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The Arizona Auditor General offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Generous paid vacation and sick leave with 10 paid holidays per year.
• Medical insurance, with the employer covering 88% of the premium cost.
• Retirement plan with 100% employer match of the 12.17% employee contribution and additional deferred compensation options.
• Business casual dress.
• Flexible Monday through Friday work schedules and telecommuting options.
• Continuing education provided and paid for by the employer.
• Tuition assistance program for those who qualify.
• Clear path to advance your career.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance and optional short-term disability insurance.
• $15,000 life insurance policy and options to purchase additional coverage and supplemental coverage for dependents.
• Optional flexible spending accounts.

A hybrid remote work schedule is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Retirement:

Arizona State Retirement System

Contact Us:

If you have any questions, please contact recruiter@azauditor.gov for assistance.

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