Contract Specialist Hybrid #260923-1662AR-001

Introduction Are you looking for an opportunity to drive continuous innovation, improve business processes, and deliver value-added programs? If so, we are looking for you! The State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Procurement Division is currently accepting applications for a Contract Specialist position to our contracting teams. The list of qualified candidates resulting from this recruitment will be valid for one year, and the DAS Procurement Division may use this list for future opportunities not yet identified. What We Can Offer You Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page! Professional growth and development opportuni ties A healthy work/life balance to all employees POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Monday - Friday Full-time (40 hours per week) First shift Location: Hartford, CT Hybrid position (telework and in office) THE ROLE The Procurement Division is charged with the purchasing, leasing, and contracting for goods and services, including information technology and telecommunications products and services. The Contract Specialist will leverage knowledge of relevant industries and commodities including goods, services, information technology, and telecommunications as well as applicable contracting practices to develop and administer contracts that meet the needs of state agencies while promoting cost-effective and efficient contracting outcomes. Who We Are We work with customers and team members to understand their needs and expectations. We promote learning, creativity, and improvement to meet those needs and adapt to an ever-changing environment. We value respect, integrity, excellence, diversity, and inclusion and seek team members who share those values. Our mission at the DAS Procurement Division is to deliver value-added procurement programs and services by creating efficiencies, introducing smart technologies, and providing collaboration and strategic leadership, while acting with integrity. If you have the skills to support this mission and the goals of continuously improving customer service and business processes, fostering and sustaining a strong work environment and strong staff performance, and being accountable while strategically aligning our resources, then we encourage you to apply for this Contract Specialist position. Selection Plan For Assistance In Applying Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply ! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process. Before You Apply Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting. Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that spec…

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