Contract Administrator

The Contract Administrator manages the full lifecycle of departmental contracts, ensuring compliance and effective vendor performance. The role supports procurement by drafting solicitation inquiries such as task orders and RFPs on behalf of departmental customers and serves as a liaison between the County Office of Procurement Services and internal staff. The position conducts research on contract issues, monitors performance, and prepares reports to guide departmental decision‐making.

The Maricopa County Attorney's Office is one of the largest public prosecutorial agencies in the nation, serving nearly four million residents in the fourth largest county in the U.S. In addition to handling all felony prosecutions in Maricopa County and misdemeanor filings in the county’s justice court system, the office also provides civil legal services to all county agencies. The department is comprised of more than 1,100 full-time positions, including attorneys, investigators, paralegals, victim advocates, and support staff, and has an annual operating budget of more than $150 million.

Proud to Offer

Work with a greater purpose

Tuition reimbursement

Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options available

Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Extensive wellness program, including an incentive

Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, mathematics, or a closely related field

Other combinations of education and job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

Two years of experience administering contracts and procurement

Experience in a public sector setting with specific experience in procurement/purchasing

Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Other Requirements

Prior to hire, MCAO requires all candidates to complete a thorough background check and pass a drug screening

Must obtain the County Certified Accounts Payable Agent (CAPA) certification within six months of hire

NOTE: The Maricopa County Attorney's Office requires a thorough background check of all successful candidates and is authorized to test prospective employees for the presence of illegally accessed drugs. Drug testing is conducted once an offer has been extended and prior to placement.

Job Contributions

Coordinates and supports procurement activities tied to contracted services, including RFP preparation, scope development, evaluation committee participation, and documentation of procurement actions.

Serves as the department’s subject‐matter resource on contract development, providing guidance to internal staff and vendors throughout the solicitation, negotiation, and execution processes.

Writing/developing new contracts, memorandums of understanding, intergovernmental agreements, and proposes revisions/modifications for existing documents, as needed.

Negotiates and administers amendments, renewals, extensions, and terminations of various agreements, ensuring continuity of services and effective stewardship of County resources.

Researches and analyzes complex contractual, legal, and policy issues, preparing recommendations for contract modifications, risk-mitigation strategies, and potential terminations.

Actively monitors contract management timelines and deadlines.

Administers, drafts, reviews, and monitors departmental contracts to ensure full compliance with County policies, legal requirements, and funding conditions.

Provides oversight and analysis of compliance documentation, contract files, expenditure tracking reports, performance logs, and other records required for audits and internal reviews.

Coordinates cross‐departmental communication on contract matters, representing the department in meetings with County agencies, community partners, vendors, and other stakeholders.

Conducts ongoing contractor performance monitoring, including periodic audits, evaluation of deliverables, and documentation of compliance findings.

Working Conditions

Office setting with long periods of sitting and computer work

Requires the ability to work with frequent interruptions, time pressures, high volumes of work, handle multiple or unscheduled tasks, frequently changing tasks, high accuracy/attention to detail, and concentration/vigilance

Must perform independently or in a team environment and interact professionally and tactfully with vendors, coworkers, and supervisors

A hybrid office/telecommute schedule, with up to 16 hours of work from home, is available at the supervisor’s discretion, consistent with established policies, after six months of employment with MCAO.

Selection Procedure

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [email protected] to initiate the interactive process.

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