Procurement and Contracts Specialist

Utah Transit Authority

Position Title : Procurement and Contracts Specialist

Description

As the Procurement and Contract Specialist you will :

Provide cradle-to-grave management of complex procurements and contract administration.

Perform a full range of procurement professional duties involved in planning, preparing, issuing, analyzing, project management, contract close-out, and administering of complex solicitations for professional services, technology, rolling stock, capital construction, and equipment.

Oversee project managers, departments, and / or external stakeholders / agencies in selecting procurement methods and strategies.

Plan, prepare, issue, manage, and award solicitations in accordance with UTA policies, FTA regulations, and other federal and state laws.

Approve invoices to ensure contractual terms and conditions are followed and in compliance with federal and / or local grant funds distribution requirements.

Establish vendor / supplier relationships and enforce contractual terms and conditions.

Manage and report on all grant activities through the government TRAMS system.

Serve as subject matter expert to management at all levels on matters pertaining to procurement, grant, and contract administration.

Research and implement all updated state and federal procurement policies, clauses, and guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience / Education

• Five years with demonstrated progressive competence in procurement, including complex contract negotiation and administration, strategic sourcing, vendor management, or other procurement work experience. Strong preference given to experience in federal and state procurement rules and regulations involving grants, contracts management and administration specifically FTA Circular 4220.1F, FTA Circular 5010.1D, FTA Master Agreement, Code of Ethics, Buy America, Anti-Lobbying, Non-Debarment, Brooks Act, Cargo Preference, DBE, EEO, Davis-Bacon, etc.
• Bachelors degree. Background in public procurement policies, procedures, and regulations preferred. Extensive course work and / or experience in principles and practices of business management, contract administration, and procurement.

Knowledge :

Skills :

Ability to :

This job requires regular and predictable attendance.

This position requires an initial as well as an annual credit check.

An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]

As a full-time Administrative Employee, your Total Rewards Benefits Package will include :

For more information on UTAs Total Rewards benefits package, please visit : https : / / jobs.jobvite.com / rideuta / #benefits

Pay Range : $71,800.00 or more, depending on experience

If interested, apply before : Friday, October 10th, 2025 @ 5 : 59 PM MST

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Compensation details : 71800-71800 Yearly Salary

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