Job No: 544942
Work Type: Full-time
Location: PHOENIX
Categories: Purchasing/Contracting/Procurement
DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) is a social and human services agency whose mission is to successfully partner with families, caregivers, and the community to strengthen families, ensure safety, and achieve permanency for all Arizona's children through prevention, services, and support.
Procurement Specialist Senior
Job Location:
OFFICE OF SUPPORT SERVICES
3003 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85012
Posting Details:
Salary: $34.3750 HRLY/$71,500.00 Salary
Grade: 22
Closing Date: November 19, 2026
Job Summary:
Are you a strategic procurement professional who enjoys building partnerships, leading complex projects, and making a meaningful impact in public service? Join our team and play a key role in ensuring Department of Child Safety (DCS) offices across Arizona have the resources they need to serve children and families effectively.
In this position, you will exercises considerable independence and discretionary judgment within policies and procedures established for the work system, perform as a lead specialist, decide the appropriate contracting method, and evaluates the risks associated with contracts. In addition, you will write specialized requirements, develop scopes of work, negotiate contracts and leasing language, perform cost or price analysis, and approve or reject changes. You will also support continuous improvement efforts by developing standard work, delivering training, coordinating high-impact procurement projects, and fostering effective communication between Field and Central Office Leadership.
Job Duties:
Develops and prepares scope of work, contractual terms and conditions. Conducts formal solicitations, negotiations and evaluations for contracts for human/non-human, general, and when assigned, information technology (IT) products and services. Prepares award documents for signature. Conducts post award activities and meetings. This position will serve as a focal point in implementation of new service contracts.
Administers and manages assigned contracts and agreements. Generate and upload contract documents into the State's eProcurement system Arizona Procurement Portal (APP). Provides guidance and assistance to program work units in the interpretation of a contract, vendor performance requirements and the development of scopes of work.
Assists as the contract liaison to train and conduct outreach on contract issues. Serve as key contact to internal/external customers, stakeholders and business partners by providing procurement and contract technical assistance, to include training, mentoring and other forms of support.
Conducts public meetings with vendors and stakeholders.
Other duties as assigned as related to the position.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
State laws, rules and regulations as they pertain to program operations, activities, contractual agreements and procurement practices
Public contracts
State procurement code
Business practices in both public and private industry
Policies and procedures established for the work unit including administrative procedures and protocol
Skills in:
Applying and interpreting federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as they pertain to program operations/activities
Applying program policy and contract requirements to contracted provider activities
Utilizing computerized products, such as Excel and Access, for analysis and work management and using computer software systems to increase efficiency and accuracy
Verbal and written communication which includes compromise and tact in programmatic and fiscal evaluation
Establishing and maintaining positive interpersonal relationships as applied to interaction with contract and governmental agency representatives
Conducting training and technical assistance
Assessing programmatic requirements to actual service delivery
Ability to:
Apply and research state and federal accounting, audit, contract and procurement authoritative literature
Professionally and respectfully communicate findings, contractual requirements, non-compliance to providers, and internal and external stakeholders
Develop excellent interpersonal relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Be organized, efficient, and have the ability to analyze current policies, terms and services to accomplish goals
Read and interpret statutes, rules, policies and procedures
Selective Preference(s):
Undergraduate degree in data science, public or business administration, social work or other related field or three years experience in a state social services agency (including training and administrative experience) in the field of audit or fidelity monitoring, computer science, procurement, contract management, or statistical analysis.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Must be able to secure and maintain clearance from DCS Central Registry.
A valid Arizona driver's license is required . and the use of a vehicle is an essential function of the job to conduct State business. The following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements. (https://publicstorage.dc4.pageuppeople.com/1045/ClientPublicFile/3601803f-02e5-4b70-b325-26c8ef309c1b.pdf)
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits:
The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4:00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
Sick time accrued at 3:42 hours bi-weekly
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here (https://hr.az.gov/about/resources/family-leave-expansion) . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page (https://benefitoptions.az.gov/jobseekers)
Retirement:
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
Contact Us:
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 602-255-3141 or by email at ADA@AZDCS.GOV. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Should you have any further questions regarding the interview process you can reach out to a member of our recruitment team at 602-255-2903 or by email at recruiting@azdcs.gov. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
