Assistant Director, Contracts and Procurement

Assistant Director, Contracts and Procurement ABOUT THE CONNECTICUT HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY: Connecticut Housing Finance Authority ("CHFA") is a self-funded, quasi-public organization. Its mission is to alleviate the shortage of housing for low- and moderate-income families and persons in the state of Connecticut ("State") and, when appropriate, to promote or maintain the economic development of the State through employer-assisted housing efforts. CHFA is a mission-driven leader in creating affordable housing opportunities for families and individuals in Connecticut. We believe in the power of the diverse and inclusive communities we serve. We provide a challenging, progressive, and supportive environment that encourages and promotes employee development. We offer competitive salaries; tuition reimbursement; 457 deferred compensation, state sponsored pension plan, comprehensive health, dental, life, and disability plan, paid vacation, sick, and holidays, hybrid work schedule, ongoing training, career development and, if qualified, employee may be eligible for student loan forgiveness under Federal Loan assistance program. ABOUT THE POSITION: The Assistant Director, Contracts and Procurement provides leadership and oversight of all Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (" CHFA ") contracting, procurement, competitive solicitation, records management, and Freedom of Information Act (" FOIA ") functions. The position ensures compliance with applicable State of Connecticut (" State ") laws and regulations and CHFA policies while promoting transparency, accountability, sound risk management, and effective internal controls. The position manages complex contract and solicitation processes, advises leadership and staff on compliance and risk, develops policies and procedures, and coordinates organization-wide records retention and public records responses. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Receives direction from the General Counsel or a designee. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May supervise legal administrative staff and provide functional leadership, guidance, and training to CHFA staff on contracting, procurement, compliance, FOIA, and records management. Provides guidance and advice to the General Counsel on contract compliance. POSITION SUMMARY: Contracts, Procurement Management and Competitive Solicitation Oversee contract administration throughout the lifecycle, including development, negotiation, execution, amendments, renewals, expenditure monitoring, and closeout. Lead CHFA's Request for Proposals (" RFP ") and Request for Qualifications (" RFQ ") processes, including solicitation development, publication, conflict of interest disclosures, evaluations, reference checks, award recommendations, notifications, and documentation. Verify vendor registration and required affidavits, licenses, insurance, and other compliance documentation. Review contracts, statements of work, and amendments for consistency with approved terms, scope, fees, and applicable requirements. Monitor contract and solicitation deadlines and establish controls to support timely renewals and compliance. Advise leadership and staff on procurement practices, contracting risks, and statutory requirements. Compliance, Policy, and Risk Management Interpret and apply applicable State contracting, procurement, ethics, affirmative action, and related regulatory requirements. Develop, review, and update CHFA policies, procedures, directives, and internal controls governing contracting and procurement. Monitor changes in laws, regulations, and state policies and recommend necessary procedural updates. Identify contractual risks, recommend corrective actions, and escalate material issues to leadership. FOIA and Public Records Compliance Oversee CHFA FOIA and public records request process, coordinating receipt, tracking, review, and timely responses. Work with relevant CHFA internal departments to identify responsive records and assess applicable exemptions, confidentiality requirement…

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