ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE COMPANY WEBPAGE AT: CAREERS.THECHA.ORG

POSITION SUMMARY

The Contract Analyst contributes to the overall development and implementation of Resident Services contracts and supports the Contract Manager to conduct pre-award and post-award contract administration activities, including procurement of goods and services, Board of Commissioners approval requests, monitoring and closeout. The Contract Analyst provides support for multiple contract types including Professional Service Agreements, Intergovernmental Agreements, Commensurate Benefit Agreements, Memorandums of Understanding and Grant Agreements. The Contract Analyst conducts overall monitoring of Resident Services programs, contractors and partners, which includes contractor/program performance outcome analysis. The Contract Analyst conducts on-site and off-site monitoring reviews to ensure contractors, vendors and partners are effectively implementing programs and services in accordance with terms, conditions, specifications and guidelines of contracts/agreements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Assists in all phases of pre and post award contract administration for Resident Services (e.g. new procurements, Board of Commissioners approval requests, internal requests for contract amendments, contract exhibits, cost analysis and cost estimates, contract close-out and termination/corrective action memos).

· Completes market research related to anticipated goods and services to be procured.

· Completes analysis of projected costs and historical costs related to goods and services.

· Assists with reconciliation of expenditures, revenue and contract and grant closeout.

· Ensures data entry is completed in the designated contract repository.

· Ensures contracts and related documents (e.g. performance reports, budgets, amendment requests, etc.) are received, saved, and well organized.

· Maintains full understanding of contract requirements, program procedures and intended outcomes.

· Collects and analyzes data related to contractor/partner performance, expenditures, and leveraged resources and other contract requirements.

· Tracks contractor/partner corrective action plan progress; conducts follow up internal meetings and monitoring site visits, as needed to provide contractor/partner technical assistance to ensure implementation of the corrective action.

· Other tasks as assigned by Manager or Resident Services senior management.

· Collaborates with other departments and responds effectively to internal and external requests.

· Manages and prioritizes multiple projects simultaneously and responds to change in a professional manner.

· May be asked to handle tasks outside of job description in order to meet broader goals of CHA and Resident Services.

· This position occasionally requires working hours outside of CHA’s established hours of 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Monday-Friday

· This position is eligible for remote work up to two days per week following successful completion of onboarding with Resident Services.

QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or similar field is required. This position also requires a minimum of two (2) years of contract management, analyst, or finance experience. A combination of education and related work experience will be considered.

Effective communications skills both verbal and written and inter-personal skills to work with a diverse staff of professional employees to coordinate the completion of assignments and effectively communicate project deliverables. Proficiency in Microsoft Office with strong Excel and Word skills is required; an exercise in both Excel and Word will be required during the interview process.

Strong time-management, analytical and organizational skills are needed.

Knowledge of HUD or other regulations related to procurement development, contract administration and grant administration is helpful.

Salary Range: $60,000 – 65,000

Grade: S6

FLSA: Exempt

Union: None

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE COMPANY WEBPAGE AT: CAREERS.THECHA.ORG

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chicago, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Negotiation: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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