Contracting Officer

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290186

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Atlanta, Georgia

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Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan . These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do :

1. Students are our top priority.

2. We strive for excellence.

3. We thrive on diversity.

4. We celebrate collaboration.

5. We champion innovation.

6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

8. We act ethically.

9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Job Summary

The Contracting Officer is responsible for managing the procurement and negotiation of contracts related to goods and services for the organization. This role involves ensuring compliance with institutional policies and regulations while fostering strong relationships with vendors to achieve favorable terms and conditions

Responsibilities

Job Duty 1 -

Manages the procurement process by identifying the needs of various departments and developing clear specifications for goods and services

Job Duty 2 -

Negotiates contract terms and conditions with vendors to secure the best possible pricing and service agreements for the organization

Job Duty 3 -

Ensures compliance with institutional policies, federal regulations, and legal requirements throughout the contracting process

Job Duty 4 -

Reviews and analyze contract documents to assess risks and benefits, making recommendations to management as necessary

Job Duty 5 -

Maintains strong relationships with vendors, addressing any issues or concerns that arise during the contract lifecycle

Job Duty 6 -

Prepares and present reports on contract performance, compliance, and cost savings to senior management

Job Duty 7 -

Provides training and guidance to staff on best practices in contract management and compliance requirements

Job Duty 8 -

Monitors and evaluate vendor performance to ensure that services and products meet the agreed-upon standards and contractual obligations

Job Duty 9 -

Collaborates with internal stakeholders to streamline contracting processes and improve efficiency in procurement activities

Job Duty 10 -

Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience

Required Experience

4+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Master's degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and / or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

More information on these policies can be found here : https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is not considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position will not travel

This position does not require security clearance.

Job Grade : G07

Salary Range : $63,000.00 - $90,000.00

Salary will commensurate with experience and education

Location : Atlanta, GA

Background Check

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http : / / policylibrary.gatech.edu / employment / pre-employment-screening