Contract Compliance Manager

Interested in joining Milwaukee County? Milwaukee County is searching for authentic people who are out to change the game and bring their whole selves to work every day.

Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support Enforcement, Combined Court Operations, Sheriffs Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors in the Department on Aging, those with Disabilities, and Veterans Affairs. Our employees also remain committed to serve the cultural, human, recreational and social needs of the entire community.

Milwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  If disability related accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.
 

We are searching for Changemakers to come and join our team and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents, we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County!

Closing Date: May 7, 2024 @11:00pm CST or upon the receipt of 50 application submissions.

Contract Compliance Manager

Department of Administrative Services

Full-time, Hybrid

Salary Range: $79,726.40 - $94,993.60/yr

Job Summary

Monitors, assesses, supports, and reports out on related contract activities, providing support to a variety of internal stakeholder groups. The Contract Compliance Manager is responsible for monitoring large scale projects county-wide. Major tasks will focus on the management of standardizing processes, remedying discrepancies, increasing vendor accountability, and support transparent operations. Such activities include but are not limited to communication services, health-care services, food services, staffing services, transport services, and non-property leases. Provides contractual and statutory analysis to internal clients and stakeholders. Manages provider contract implementation and performance. Ensures contracts meet appropriate business policy requirements. Monitors and reports vendor compliance performance as assigned on contracts of planning, training, development, negotiation, implementation, and oversight of formation of contracts. Ensures county-wide use of best in class contracting methodology, acquisition, and universal compliance with statutes.

Hybrid Work Schedule: This position will work 3 days remote and 2 days in the office weekly.

Job Responsibilities

• Operational Management - Developing long and short-term goals, objectives and solutions for a large and diverse organization, managing the training and development of overall professional development of county personnel in best practices, ethics and compliance.
• Proactively Inform and Disseminate Contracting and Training Opportunities - Providing guidance and technical training regarding various contract strategies, regulatory strategies and resource planning. Managing, directing, developing and evaluating complex transactions.
• Review of Complaints - Ensure complaints regarding contractor performance are handled expeditiously and transparently with the highest level of stakeholder satisfaction.
• Training and Contract Lead - Providing guidance and technical training regarding various contract strategies, regulatory strategies and resource planning. Managing/directing, developing and evaluating complex transactions and acting as a lead in the response to disputes and protests.
• Contract Monitoring - Providing county-wide contract development and monitoring, including but not limited to non-compliance/non-performance, renewals and rebids.
• Process and Procedures - Conducting management studies on contract activities to develop and implement procedural changes, new methods, or automated systems as appropriate to increase, efficiency and cost effectiveness (value); and making recommendations.
• Compliance - Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable local, state and federal regulations in procurement and contracting activities. Facilitating risk management, corporation counsel, comptroller functions, Office of Economic Inclusion (OEI) participation, and ordinance compliance and functions related to acquisition and contracting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience

• Current residency within the State of Wisconsin upon application required
• Valid Wisconsin Driver's License and access to a reliable insured vehicle required; both maintained throughout employment
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required
• Five (5) years or more work experience in Contract Compliance required
• Five (5) years or more work experience in a Supervisory, Management or Project Manager role required
• Intermediate knowledge of all related computer and software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Public Policy, Public Administration, or related field preferred
• Certified Compliance Administrator (CCA) preferred
• Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) preferred
• Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP) preferred
• Certified Food Service Professional (CFSP) preferred

DAS Equity Statement: DAS is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse work force that is demographically and racially representative of Milwaukee County residents. DAS leadership is committed to honoring diverse experiences, perspectives, and unique identities, while fostering work environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

Note: This ORIGINAL APPLICATION is open to qualified residents of the State of Wisconsin at the time of application. Candidates need to submit a full account of their training and experience (i.e., by submitting an up-to-date resume or by fully completing the application) during the application process and may also be asked to take additional written or performance tests as part of the selection process.

PG33M 

Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.