State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Contract Analyst (1661AR)

$37.50-$48.48 Hourly / $2,999.85-$3,877.97 BiWeekly /
$78,296.00-$101,215.00 Yearly


PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Administrative Services this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the procurement of commodities and/or services for statewide use with a focus on contract preparation, negotiation, contract management or customer service outreach and development.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of a Contract Team Leader or other employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead Purchasing Assistants in support of contracting, procurement and customer service activities and other support staff as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Performs a range of procurement duties in such areas as product and service specification development;
  • Customer service delivery;
  • Marketing;
  • Contracting-negotiations;
  • Contracting-administration;
  • Project management;
  • Problem solving;
  • Utilization of technology;
  • Ensures team success through motivation, support, training and feedback;
  • Makes and follows up on work assignments;
  • Assists in evaluation of individual and team performance;
  • Works closely with other teams to ensure success;
  • May lead day-to-day support team activities to ensure customer objectives are met or exceeded with highest quality service;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
    • procurement practices and procedures;
    • principles and techniques of customer service delivery;
    • business law and its applicability to procurement, contracting and sales;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
    • problem solving skills;
    • negotiation skills;
  • Ability to
    • apply technology to business requirements where appropriate;
    • utilize computer software;
    • lead a team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience in procurement work with emphasis on contract negotiation or customer service delivery.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • One (1) year as a Fiscal/Administrative Officer performing work involving contract negotiation or customer service delivery may be substituted for the General Experience.
  • Two (2) years as a Purchasing Assistant may be substituted for the General Experience.
  • 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.
  • A Master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
  • Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(32)-Purchasing

BARGAINING UNIT

(16)-ADMIN & RESID (P-5)

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

AR 23

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Contract Analyst in Salary Group AR 23 approved effective March 08, 2023. (Revised to modify the Minimum Qualifications - Substitutions Allowed section) Final 24-001

EFFECTIVE DATE

01/05/2024

CLASS: 1661AR; EST: 2/24/1997; REV: 1/5/2024;