Procurement & Contract Specialist (Procurement & Contract Specialist 2)

Salem, United States

Initial Posting Date:

10/14/2025

Application Deadline:

10/28/2025

Agency:

Oregon Business Development Department

Salary Range:

$5,320 - $8,143

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Procurement & Contract Specialist (Procurement & Contract Specialist 2)

Job Description:

Business Oregon

, the state’s economic development agency, is currently hiring a Procurement & Contract Specialist (Procurement & Contract Specialist 2). This position provides consultation and contract services to department staff in the development of contracts with federal, state and local government, non-profits and private organizations.

Note: We are committed to fostering a supportive work environment that promotes work-life balance and flexibility. This is a hybrid position that may have the ability to work from home, with the expectation of twice monthly in-office days and occasional in-office presence as needed to support business operations.

What you will do:

Provide consultation and contract planning services to department staff in the development of intergovernmental agreements, grants, loans, goods, and services contracts.
Prepare and coordinate Requests for Proposals, Requests for Information, Invitation to Bid, Requests for Quote, or Contracts for the procurement of goods and services.
Advises managers and staff on procedures for developing contracts.
Evaluates contracts for potential performance risk, including bid terms and conditions.
Approve contractor or vendor invoices for payment.
Prepare contract drafts and provide technical information and direct assistance to staff in developing project descriptions, budgets and contractual provisions.
Coordinate, organize and participate in meetings that develop technical and contractual requirements.
Prepare statistical reports and correspondence.
Explain and advise staff on state contract and procurement laws, rules, regulations, operating policies, procedures, and ethics.
Act as point of contact with Assistant Attorney General to discuss contract and legal issues related to specific contracts and agreements.

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of some or all the following skills:

Familiarity with a variety of contracting mechanisms such as grants, loans, or professional services contracts.
Knowledge and experience of negotiations and/or consultation during the contracting process.
Excellent communicator with the ability to speak to many audiences.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
Proven ability to oversee contracts or agreements requiring broad planning, coordination, and issue resolution.
Strong computer skills working with Word processing, Excel, contract databases and reporting and other software used to process, store and tabulate information or data.

Please note: if you are interested in applying for this position, you must attach your current cover letter and resume to your application. Failure to submit the required resume and cover letter will remove your application from consideration.

What you need to qualify:
Four years’ procurement and contract experience related to the position. Two of the four years must have been at the professional level such as developing and administering standard contracts, agreements, or solicitations.

A bachelor’s degree and one year of professional-level procurement and contract experience related to the position.

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to four years of procurement and contract experience related to the position.

Business Oregon strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, feel free to contact us to discuss your application.

What Business Oregon does:

Business Oregon is the economic development agency for the state of Oregon. We have about 200 people on our team, and we work with communities and businesses. We use our programs and expertise to help businesses grow, so they can in turn add jobs, diversify the economy, and increase Oregon prosperity. We work with communities to enhance and expand infrastructure and community safety with projects such as water/wastewater systems, seismic rehabilitation for schools, or rural broadband development. This also sets the stage for future business development. Our mission is to invest in Oregon’s businesses, communities, and people to promote a globally competitive, diverse, and inclusive economy, all carried out with an agency strategic plan.

The mission of the Oregon Business Development Department, dba Business Oregon, is to invest in Oregon businesses, communities, and people to promote a globally competitive, diverse, and inclusive economy.

Operations & Finance Division serves every part of the department and includes all central administrative services; it also includes the Business and Public Finance programs. The Operations sections include Fiscal and Budget Services; Employee Services; Information Technology; Communications and Research; Policy, Rules, and Contracts; and Internal Audits.

Procurement and Contracts is responsible for developing requests for proposals, intergovernmental, interagency and international agreements, grants, loans, sponsorships, professional services contracts, leases, and for purchasing, goods and services for all parts of the agency. The unit negotiates contract terms with businesses, municipalities, arts organizations, and other entities to ensure that OBDD complies with all state and federal laws and requirements.

How to Apply:

Please Note: Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM PST on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee
Workday
account through Jobs Hub.
Click the “Apply” button above to complete your online application.
Attach your current cover letter and resume. Failure to submit the required resume and cover letter may remove your application from consideration. Clearly demonstrate in your cover letter how you meet all the minimum qualifications and requested skills listed above.
You may attach your cover letter and resume at the beginning of the process or at the end of the process of completing your workday application.
Complete the questionnaire. Warning – Workday will timeout due to inactivity and will not save your application progress unless you use the “save for later” function. If you need to take a break, please be sure to click the save for later button to save your progress.
Be sure to check Workday and your email for additional tasks and updates. After hitting submit there may be additional required tasks for you to complete prior to the announcement closing.
The candidates whose work experience most closely matches the qualifications and skills of this position will be invited to an interview.

What’s in it for you:

Family Friendly Work Life Balance: Paid time off, 11 holidays, 3 personal days & optional short- and long-term disability benefits.
Take Care of Yourself and Your Family: Comprehensive employee benefits, choice of medical plans, vision plan, life insurance, employee assistance program.
Invest in Your Future: Pension plan, deferred comp, short- and long-term disability plan, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
Be Appreciated: Employee recognition events, agency unique employee recognition program allowing for additional leave options such as vacation buy-out and sick leave roll-over, dynamic employees doing impactful work.
Inclusion: At Business Oregon, we value community and foster a sense of belonging for our employees.

Additional Information:

The state of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials.
It is our policy to provide reasonable accommodations to all applicants who may need them. Should you need assistance, or an accommodation please contact Lies Wattimena at
Lies.Wattimena@biz.oregon.gov
to discuss how we can best meet your needs.
Veterans’ Preference - Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process. Click on the
Veterans’ Preference
link for additional information.
Criminal Records Check - Hiring of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the results of a Criminal Background Check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
Work Authorization - Business Oregon does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.
This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current position and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
This position is a classified, full-time position, non-exempt and is not represented by a union.
PERS – This is a PERS qualifying position. After a six-month waiting period, eligible Management Service, Executive Service, and Unrepresented employees will have their base pay increased by 6.95% and the 6% PERS contribution deducted from their base pay rather than a direct 6% contribution by the State of Oregon to the employees PERS account. This will mirror the bargained SEIU and AFSCME PERS process.
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Need help?

We invite you to contact the recruiter for application questions or job-specific questions.

The recruiter for this position is Sarah Flores, Human Resource Analyst. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition (REQ-XXXXXX) number at the top of this job post.
Email:
Sarah.J.Flores@biz.oregon.gov
Phone (call or text): 458-221-0205

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