MCSO Contract Specialist Senior

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$41.51 - $51.03 Hourly

Department:

Sheriff

Job Type:

Regular Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

September 08, 2025

The Opportunity:

Who We Are:

Join the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and become part of a dynamic team where your commitment to justice and community safety can make a real difference. We are seeking individuals who are dedicated to serving the community, passionate about helping others and inspired by a strong sense of purpose. MCSO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and investing in professional development opportunities throughout your career.

To learn more about our agency, please watch our video: Join Our Team

Position Overview:

This is a pivotal role in which you'll be responsible for the full life cycle management of over 200 active contracts for MCSO, from initiation to completion. You'll play a crucial part in ensuring proper processing and tracking of contracts, developing work procedures consistent with policies, and collaborating with suppliers and contractors to develop procurement agreements. Your expertise will ensure all contracts meet County standards.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform complex contract oversight for programs, ensuring timely processing of contracts to meet service needs.

• Develop and coordinate specialized requests for proposal projects, particularly those involving complex contracting arrangements.

• Work with suppliers on requirements gathering and contract development, coordinating with Purchasing during the sourcing phase.

• Coordinate and oversee the work of collaborating agency members in providing contract services to customers.

• Develop and coordinate activities of collaborating agencies, stakeholders, and various committees to ensure contract compliance with County rules and regulations.

• Develops requests for procurements/contracts/amendments into language, which reflects an accurate interpretation and implementation of policies, principles, and program needs. Edits Contract statements of work submitted by Contractors; into legally sufficient language compliant with PCRB rules, ORS 279, PUR-1, CON-1, FINs.

• Research and analyze specialized areas or customer needs, compile data, and prepare proposals and reports.

• Implement recommendations and develop/monitor contracts and other funding sources to ensure payments comply with the scope and schedule.

• Interview and negotiate with provider representatives regarding quality, compatibility, availability, price, and terms of service.

• Provide technical assistance and support to programs in developing work statements, payment terms, insurance levels, measurable program outcomes, and appropriately written special conditions, clauses, and provisions.

To Qualify

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. 

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills:

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree. In lieu of a degree, additional qualifying experience will be considered on a year-for-year basis.

• Must have at least three (3) years of experience in contract development/negotiation, ensuring contract compliance, and contract administrations services.

• Must pass a criminal records and employment references check.

Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain in your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

• Experience with governmental contracting processes.

• Experience with Jaegger and Workday.

• CPPB or CPPO certification.

*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are re