Business Oregon the state’s economic development agency, is currently hiring a Procurement & Contract Specialist (Procurement & Contract Specialist 2) (Limited Duration/Job Rotation) position. This position works with internal and external stakeholders to write, negotiate, and execute grant contracts to support the Oregon Broadband Office within Business Oregon.
This is a Limited Duration position currently approved through March 30, 2027, with the possibility of extension. 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.
Note: We are also considering a job rotation opportunity. A current State of Oregon employee may elect to be considered as a job rotation candidate. To be eligible, you must be a State of Oregon employee in regular status who has completed trial service, or a limited duration employee. Temporary, volunteer, and contract employees are not eligible for job rotations. Written approval from your manager is required to apply and must be attached to your application. This job rotation is anticipated to last approximately 12 months.
We are committed to fostering a supportive work environment that promotes work-life balance and flexibility. This hybrid role 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.
Here’s 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.
- Advises managers and staff on procedures for developing contracts.
- Evaluates contracts for potential performance risk, including terms and conditions.
- Prepare contract drafts and amendments 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:
- Demonstrated ability to develop, negotiate, and execute a variety of contracts and amendments.
- Ability to interpret and apply Federal requirements, State statutes, administrative rules, policies, and contractual requirements.
- Experience in negotiations during the contracting process.
- Experienced communicator with the ability to speak to many audiences.
- Experience reviewing, monitoring, and amending contracts or agreements.
Please note: To be considered, applicants are required to submit a current cover letter, resume, and a job rotation approval letter from their manager. Applications that do not include all required documents will be removed 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.
OR
A bachelor’s degree and one year of professional-level procurement and contract experience related to the position.
OR
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 Employee Services; Fiscal and Budget Services; Information Technology; Policy, Rules, Audits, and Contracts; and Facilities. Business and Public Finance offer financial analysis and services including direct loans, loan guarantees, loan participation, conduit bond financing, business retention and expansion services, municipal financing, and referrals to technical assistance providers for Oregon businesses. The Policy, Rules, Audits, and Contracts (PRAC) section is responsible for policy development, administrative rulemaking, contract development, procurement, internal performance audits, project management services, tribal relations and legislative activity support for the department. PRAC is responsible for the development and execution of the department’s grants/loans and ensuring compliance with all legal requirements. It supports all other divisions in the department in delivering resources and services to Oregon companies, business and industry groups and communities. This section exists to support and collaborate with all sections and provide operational support for the Department’s programmatic service delivery.
The Contract and Procurement Service is responsible for the unit negotiating 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 PDT/PST on Application deadline date 2/25/2026.
- 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 process or at the end of 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 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.
- Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. Be sure to submit your documentation prior to the close date of this posting to have the preference considered. Click on the Veterans, Disabled Veterans & State Servicemembers link for additional information. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.
- 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, exempt and is not represented by a union.
- This is a PERS qualifying position. Employees new to the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) will get a 6.95% base salary increase and will pay a 6% employee contribution to PERS, after an initial six-month waiting period.
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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 Sue Hyer, Human Resource Analyst. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition (REQ) number at the top of this job post.
- Email: Sue.S.Hyer@biz.oregon.gov
- Phone (call or text): 971-345-1239
It is our policy to provide reasonable accommodation for 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.
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