**Job Description** **Position Title:** Contract Administrator I, II, or III **OPEN UNTIL FILLED** **Department/Location:** Procurement/Bismarck, ND **Company:** Basin Electric Power Cooperative **Position Purpose:** This position is responsible for the award and administration of contracts and purchase orders for labor, materials, services, repairs, and equipment to support the operation, maintenance, and construction of Cooperative facilities. This process is performed in accordance with all Cooperative policies and procedures and other applicable laws and regulations. **This position is identified as a Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) related position which may involve physical and/or logical access to Bulk Electric System (BES) cyber related assets or systems** . **Essential Functions:** + Award contracts and purchase orders with independent approval up to $50,000. Contracts satisfy approved requests and provide the labor and materials required to support the Cooperative’s facilities. Include research and selection of capable suppliers, development of Request for Proposal, evaluation of bids and award of the contract. Contract awards are based on highest evaluated total value. + Ensure the receipt of properly executed contractual requirements including appropriate licensing, insurance certificate, and site access requirements. + Administer the contractual agreements through completion and close-out. This includes the negotiation of change orders, payment approval, resolution of claims, solving performance and warranty issues, enforcement of site access requirements, and ensuring compliance with all contract closeout requirements. + Complete value added evaluations of Contracts completed throughout the year. **Qualifications** **:** **Contract Administrator I:** + Four-year degree in business or related field; or + Two-year degree in business or related field and two years of related experience in contract administration or purchasing; or + High school diploma or equivalent (GED or HSED) and four years of related experience in contract administration or purchasing. **Contract Administrator II:** + Four-year degree in a business or related field and three years of related experience in contract administration or purchasing; or + Two-year degree in business or related field and five years of related experience in contract administration or purchasing; or + High school diploma or equivalent (GED or HSED) and seven years of related experience in contract administration or purchasing. **Contract Administrator III:** + Four-year degree in a business or related field and five years of related experience in contract administration or purchasing; or + Two-year degree in business or related field and seven years of related experience in contract administration or purchasing; or + High school diploma or equivalent (GED or HSED) and nine years of related experience in contract administration or purchasing. **Other Requirements:** + Knowledge of contract administration, purchasing, business law, accounting, and finance. + Able to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills, negotiation skills. + Proficient with personal computers and Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel. + A valid driver's license + Resume required. + The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for personnel in this position. The incumbent is responsible for performing all duties in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with safe work procedures and safety regulations. Prompt and regular attendance is a requirement of this position. **Typical Physical/Mental/Environmental Demands:** This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position and to move about the office building, occasional reaching below and above shoulder level, constant use of keyboard/computer and other office productivity machinery, bending, kneeling, lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds, and pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds. It also requires finger dexterity and hand coordination. This position requires the ability to effectively communicate and must be able to clearly exchange accurate information. It also requires the ability to develop plans, procedures and goals; present information to others; and work under stress to complete projects within deadlines. This position travels up to 10% of the time by car or Cooperative plane. **Applicants interested in this opening should go to https:** //www.basinelectric.com to apply. Employees must apply through Inside Basin, by clicking on a position and signing into the Infor Application. Basin Electric is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer regarding race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veterans status. **Position** Contract Administrator I, II, or III **Category** PROCUREMENT **Employment Type** Full-Time **Location** US:ND:BISMARCK **Req ID** 2021