Senior Contract Resources Administrator

GCI's Senior Contract Resources Administrator will be responsible for the research and development of the department’s contingent workforce (contract resources), including independent contractors, sub-contractors, temporary labor, and other non-direct employees. Ensures alignment with business goals and strategies. Collaborates with Contracts and Procurement departments to establish and maintain strategic relationships with companies providing technical resources, meeting both current and future business needs within the organization. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AT ALL LEVELS:

Support Contract Resource Lifecycle:

• Develop strategic plans to proactively recruit and provide top-quality contract employees across the state that align with the company’s business goals and strategies across the state.
• Collaborate with department management and recruiting to assess the need for directly hired staff in place of, or in addition to, the contingent workforce based on project demands and long-term business needs.
• Stay current with new contract resources and recommend strategies to maximize a flexible contingent workforce.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships to enhance vendor partnerships.
• Analyze production and engagement issues and recommend strategies for improvement.

Manage Contracts:

• Collaborate with appropriate departments to develop Master Service Agreements, Scope of Work documents, Not to Exceed, Notice to Proceed, and other notifications as needed to secure and manage business relationships between GCI and contracting agencies.
• Maintain a comprehensive electronic contract repository, ensuring accurate documentation and easy access to contract details.
• Ensure that users of the contingent labor force understand the process, including documentation, review, and approval requirements.
• Manage the online contract database, ensuring contracts and related documents are properly stored.
• Recommend and generate reports on the contracting process.
  • Positive self-starter with the ability to take initiative on identified needs and improvements, working independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments and vendors to produce results.
  • Ability to accurately communicate information virtually (i.e., Teams), over the phone, and in-person in a clear and concise manner to a range of audiences.
  • Ability to accurately read, write, and respond to business correspondence such as emails, chat messages, policies, procedures, reports.
  • Ability to articulate technical information in presentation/training format in front of internal and external customers.
  • Knowledge and understanding of generally accepted contracting practices and methods to include formatting, writing, awarding, amending, administering, reviewing, and terminating contracts.
  • Ability to follow documented procedures.
  • Ability to gather, analyze, and effectively interpret documentation. 
  • Ability to think independently and weigh reliability and accuracy of information obtained. 
  • Ability to identify inconsistencies between existing and updated information, documentation, procedures, and expectations.
  • Strong attention to detail and organization skills.
  • Basic understanding of HFC networks and both business and residential drop systems, with design, construction, or maintenance experience preferred.

COMPETENCIES:

• ACCOUNTABILITY- Takes ownership for actions, decisions, and results; openly accepts feedback and demonstrates a willingness to improve.
• BASIC PRINCIPLES - Interacts with people in a way that builds mutual trust, confidence, and respect; adheres to GCI’s Code of Conduct for Employees – the Basic Principles.
• COLLABORATION - Works effectively with others to accomplish common goals and objectives; maintains positive relationships even under difficult circumstances.
• COMMUNICATION- Conveys thoughts and expresses ideas appropriately and professionally.
• COMPLIANCE - Follows internal controls; protects confidential information; abides by GCI’s Code of Business Conduct & Ethics.
• CUSTOMER FOCUS - Demonstrates commitment to service excellence; gives high priority to customer satisfaction.
• RELIABILITY - Consistently follows through on assigned tasks as expected; demonstrates timely attendance at meetings, training, and other work obligations.
• RESULTS - Uses a combination of job knowledge, initiative, sound decision making, innovation, adaptability, and problem solving.
• SAFETY & SECURITY - Supports a safe work environment by following all workplace safety rules and guidelines; complies with applicable Security policies and