Technology Contract Specialist

Wayne County Airport AuthorityStaffing Solicitation Form S-190464A-33Technology Contract Specialist 1Solicitation Date: August 18, 2022Staffing Solicitation Number: S-190464A-33Solicitation Description: Technology Contract SpecialistProposal Due Date: Will remain open until filledProposal Submission: A complete proposal consists of the candidate's Resume, Solicitation Check sheet and a completed IT Staffing Proposal Form. All complete proposals should be emailed, along with their resumes, to: IT.Staff@WCAA.US Proposals will be evaluated as received. Only one (1) candidate per submission. Maximum of three candidates per company. Background: The Wayne County Airport Authority (WCAA) has oversight of Detroit Metropolitan (DTW) and Willow Run Airports (YIP). DTW was dedicated on September 4, 1930, that year Thompson Aeronautical Corporation, a forerunner of American Airlines, began service from the airport. Wayne County has expanded airport operations over the years to see DTW become Detroit's large hub airport. Today Detroit Metropolitan airport supports dozens of airlines and hundreds of destinations and 36M passengers globally. The Technology Services (TS) Department of the Wayne County Airport Authority is seeking an individual for computer technology contract administration. The TS Department has hundreds of active contracts that need to be tracked, managed, renewed, rebid, or canceled. The TS Department works closely with the Procurement and Legal Departments following WCAA's Procurement Policy. Scope of Services: • Prepares solicitation documents that include; Contract Amendments, Request for Quotes, Requests for Proposals, Requests for Qualifications, Requests for Information and other supporting documents. Supporting documentation may include, responding to proposal exceptions and assisting with bid addendum language; reviewing and summarizing information included in proposals; and conducting reference checks of vendors. • Facilitates and assists in the planning and tracking of all Technology Services requests for quotes/bids/proposals/qualifications processes. • Prepares contract award recommendations for review by Procurement and Legal Departments. • Work with the Business & Compliance Manager and the Technology Contract Administrator to administer Technology Contracts. • Assist Business & Complaisance Manager to ensure contract extensions and funding is completed based on timing and needs • Work with Contract Administrator to ensure PO's are funded based on contractual commitments and organizational demands Wayne County Airport Authority Staffing Solicitation Form S-190464A-33 Technology Contract Specialist 2 • Assist in planning and maintaining department budget in the areas of Contract management, invoicing, and spending. Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education: Education Level Education Details Req Pref Bachelor's Degree X Qualifications: Experience Details Req Pref 3 years of full-time procurement experience in a public or private purchasing environment X 3 years of these years procuring computer technology products and services, including hardware, software, cloud services, and support X 3 years of experience preparing and writing computer technology specifications for solicitations X 3 years of experience preparing complex cost and price analyses using statistical information X 3 years of experience planning, forecasting, and managing budgets X Good interpersonal communications skills and a strong focus towards customer service X Excellent written and oral communication skills X Attention to detail X Expected Engagement Duration: Six (6) months with possible extension or possible hire