Manager, Contracts and Procurement - Government Jobs : Job Details

Under minimal guidance, manages and coordinates the day-to-day affairs of the Contracts and Procurement Department.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Demonstrates strong leadership and managerial competencies, including integrity, accountability, communication skills, and commitment to teamwork and excellence in responsibilities such as selecting, mentoring, coaching, supervising, motivating, and training of the contracts and procurement administration team members.
• Plans, coordinates, and manages all aspects of the procurement process including the development and review of procurement and contract documents, interpretation of policies and procedures, and contract administration efforts.
• Proactively monitors and maintains compliance with Agencies' policies and procedures, contracting standards, and applicable federal, state, and local laws governing the administration of public agency contracts.
• Reviews terms and conditions of standard contract forms to ensure compliance with current legal requirements and Agencies' policies and directions. Collaborates with legal counsel as needed.
• Manages and provides direction for the continuous improvement in staff's productivity and efficiency, including standardizing procedures, automating boilerplate documents, and providing training to Agencies' staff as needed.
• Interviews and selects employees; prepares and presents employee performance evaluations; recommends classification and compensation changes; and recommends and implements disciplinary measures.
• Informs management staff about current issues and future plans related to the development of procurement and contract documents, and related policies, programs, and standards.
• Analyzes and recommends language to be used in Board reports requesting authorization of contracts, amendments, change orders, and similar actions.
• Manages and participates in the preparation of financial and administrative reports for upper management.
• Reviews all work products submitted by procurement staff to ensure consistent content and compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Assists procurement staff with complex negotiations to minimize risks to Agencies.
• Provides back-up to the Director, Contracts and Procurement in the administration and management of the department as needed.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum qualifications:

Education and experience required: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or closely related field and five years of increasingly responsible experience in contract development and administration. Three years of previous management experience is preferred. Additional training, coursework, education, or certification in management of business contracts, contract law, procurement and related practices is highly desirable.

Required knowledge of: Contract administration and procurement principles, practices, and standards; contractual terms and conditions, including insurance standards, and bid and performance bond requirements; federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and requirements relative to public contracts and procurement methods; negotiating methods; principles and practices of supervision, including selection, training, work evaluation and discipline; basic accounting methods and practices.

Ability to: Plan, organize, and prioritize work to meet deadlines; lead and motivate staff and other parties to adhere to contract policies and standards; analyze, evaluate, and interpret contract and procurement policies and procedures; communicate effectively with others, orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective relations with staff, management, Board members, vendors, contractors, and consultants.

Salary: $122,427 - $171,398 annually, depending on education and qualifications.

Benefits package includes:

• Pension Plan: TCA employees participate in the Orange County Employees Retirement System.
• Deferred Compensation: TCA offers a 457 plan. TCA will match 50% of the employee's voluntary contribution, up to a maximum of 2% of the base salary.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: TCA offers medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance: TCA provides life insurance and AD&D at no cost to the employee equal to two times the annual salary with a minimum value of $100,000 and a maximum value of $200,000. Supplemental life insurance is available for purchase.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Short-term disability is paid by TCA. Long-term disability is available at a nominal rate.
• Holidays: Twelve days per year including 10 fixed holidays and two floating holidays that are chosen by the employee.
• Comprehensive Annual Leave (CAL): CAL hours provide paid time off for rest and relaxation, personal or family illnesses, and personal business based on years of service.
• A Flex 9/80 Work Schedule that includes every other Friday off.

Location: Irvine, CA

Department: Contracts and Procurement

Closing Date: 8/8/2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana

Address: 125 Pacifica Irvine, California, 92618