Manages state resources, operations, and services, streamlining efficiency for Connecticut government.
Supervises fiscal and administrative staff, overseeing budgets, payroll, contracts, and procurement.
7 days ago ago
$100,522 - $130,661
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Hartford, CT
Hybrid
Company Size
1,700 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Human Resources
Information Technology
Fleet Vehicle Services
Building and Construction
Procurement
Grants Administration
Role
Description
edp systems
financial reporting
procurement
grant administration
inventory control
staff supervision
Prepares contracts;
Supervises maintenance of accounts;
Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff;
Obtains new sources of supply;
Studies new materials which may be used to state advantage as substitutes for materials in use;
Utilizes EDP systems for financial records, reports, and analyses;
May supervise payroll preparation;
Conducts performance evaluations;
Performs "make-buy" studies;
Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding policies and procedures;
Oversees planning and implementation of financial aspects of EDP systems;
Reviews and authorizes expenditures;
Supervises requisitioning, stores and inventory control;
Supervises preparation of financial statements and reports and budget requests in financial planning and oversight of payroll;
Provides staff training and assistance;
Under supervision coordinates bids and contracts for legislatively mandated set-aside programs for a specialized group of items in order to comply with state law and designated bureau goals for such programs;
Reviews competitive bids and recommends contract awards;
Determines priorities and plans work;
Prepares reports and correspondence;
Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;
Supervises purchasing functions;
Develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards;
utilize EDP systems for financial management;
Assists in analyzing impact of proposed regulations and legislation on agency fiscal/administrative programs and functions;
Reviews specifications for suitability, completeness and consistency;
Oversees preparation of bid proposals;
In addition to supervising fiscal/administrative functions, may supervise support services such as stores, inventory, facilities/equipment maintenance, mailroom, food services, facilities/equipment security;
Inspects or arranges tests on samples and delivered materials for conformance with specifications;
grants and contracts preparation and administration;
Supervises grant and contract administration, including fiscal record keeping and reporting and preparation of new contracts and grant applications;
Researches and analyzes data on market, price trends and supply for a specialized group of items;
Responsible for open-market and scheduled term buying for a specialized group of items;
Establishes and maintains procedures;
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Prepares or edits specifications;
Requirements
contract management
procurement
advanced excel
power bi
master's
supervisory
Experience in contract preparation, preparation of RFPs and RFQs; contract negotiation and procurement regulations.
interpersonal skills;
business law as it applies to purchasing contracts and sales;
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Experience working independently and in a team environment, prioritizing and delegating work assignments.
Supervisory ability.
Experience with contract administration and contract management.
College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
For state employees experience at the level of a Purchasing Services Officer 1 or 2 substitutes for the General and Special Experience on a year for year basis.
Experience working with accounts payable and receivable procedures, while maintaining fiscal accuracy and integrity.
Knowledge of
principles and practices of public administration with special reference to governmental budget management, governmental accounting, and payroll;
A Master's degree in public administration, business administration or accounting may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
purchasing principles and procedures;
understand and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
Experience with Statewide Analytical Reporting System (STARS) or similar analytics platforms such Microsoft Power BI, Systems Application and Products (SAP), Tableau, or Oracle, utilizing it for financial reporting and analysis.
Considerable knowledge of
Experience working with procurement procedures, ensuring adherence to policies, and achieving cost-effective purchasing.
oral and written communication skills;
Experience managing/supervising staff, including orienting employees in duties and responsibilities.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite; Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Considerable ability in preparation and analysis of financial and statistical reports;
Ability to
relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
Experience with Microsoft excel using advanced formulas and functions.
Experience detecting and correcting costs overruns and reconciliation errors.
Benefits
This position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, with a hybrid scheudle
Training + Development
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Company
Overview
Culture + Values
Collaboration
Excellence
Integrity
Innovation
Accountability
Environment + Sustainability
2050
Net Zero Emissions
Aim to achieve net zero emissions across operations by the year 2050.
Focus on energy efficiency in state buildings
Promotion of sustainable procurement practices
Advancing the use of renewable energy in state operations
Inclusion & Diversity
Focus on increasing representation in state government
Commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce
Promote equal opportunities for all employees
Implementation of programs to enhance employee engagement and retention