City of Philadelphia

Contract Coordinator

City of Philadelphia$71K — $92K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School/GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience;
  • Two years of full-performance experience in administrative or program analysis, budget analysis, or contract compliance;
  • Experience in contract preparation, processing, or administration;
  • Ability to establish effective working relationships with city officials and contracted agencies;
  • Experience supervising administrative, technical, or clerical personnel.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and monitor contract activities for health or social service departments;
  • Review contract requests and proposals to ensure compliance;
  • Serve as a liaison between various stakeholders including departmental staff and city agencies;
  • Coordinate the development and approval process for contracts;
  • Modify and oversee contract processing procedures;
  • Address and resolve contract-related issues with stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Prescription, and Vision insurance;
  • Life Insurance and Flexible Spending Account;
  • Hybrid Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Pension Plan;
  • 13 paid holidays, vacation, and personal days;
  • Paid sick leave and 8 weeks paid parental leave;
  • Backup Child and Adult care support;
  • Tuition discounts for city employees;
  • Access to employee wellbeing programs;
  • Retiree health benefits and student loan forgiveness employer.
Full Job Description
Salary: $71,665.00 - $92,121.00 Annually
Location : Philadelphia, PA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Multiple
Opening Date: 06/08/2026
Closing Date: 6/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N
Competition: Citywide Promotional
Residency Waiver: N/A
Certification Rule: Rule of 5
1. Parts: Computer-Based Multiple-Choice Exam OR T&E
1. Weight: 90%
2. Parts: Seniority Rating
2. Weight: 10%
3. Parts: N/A
3. Weight: N/A
Salary Range: N021

General Definition
This is administrative contract management work. Employees in this class develop, coordinate, and monitor contract activities for a major operating division of a health or social service department or for a department with responsibility for managing all contracts including engineering and construction contracts department-wide or a comprehensive city-wide employee benefits program. An employee in this class develops, modifies and monitors contract processing procedures and activities, reviews contract requests and proposals, and serves in a liaison capacity between departmental staff and provider and City agencies involved in the contract development and approval process. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City officials, departmental administrators and representatives of contracted agencies to secure cooperation in the development of procedures and resolution of contract problems is a major aspect of the work. Work may include supervision of subordinate administrative, technical and/or clerical personnel. Employees work under the general direction of an administrative superior.

The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is:
Nashe' Colmon, M.S

Human Resource Professional 2

City of Philadelphia - Office of Human Resources

1401 JFK Boulevard, Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102

(t) 215-686-2351

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For all other inquiries, please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email [email protected]
Notes to Applicants and Projected Exam Information
ELIGIBLE LIST: CITY-WIDE PROMOTIONAL
Departmental and interdepartmental promotional eligible lists will be established as a result of this examination. An appointment in any department may be made from either one of the above-established promotional lists as deemed appropriate by the appointing authority.
Candidates who pass the exam and are placed on the civil service list will be retained on the list for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years after the establishment of the Eligible List.
PREFERENCE FOR PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTS

Candidates who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to the date of the civil service examination shall have priority over all other people receiving an identical test score.
To receive such preference, candidates must respond to the question regarding residence later in this form. The response on this application will be used to determine eligibility for preference for residents. Documentation of residence may be required if there is any question as to whether you meet the residency preference requirements.

If an applicant does not respond to the appropriate residence question, it will be assumed that the applicant does not qualify for residence preference. Eligibility for residence preference must be determined by the date of the test administration. No requests for residence preference will be granted after the test administration
IF A COMPUTER-BASED EXAM IS HELD
This examination will be scheduled for July 7, 2026. Please note that this examination date is subject to change.

Candidates will need access to a desktop computer or laptop with a webcam and internet access to take the examination. Candidates will need to be able to operate computerized software proficiently and independently.
If you do not have access to a desktop computer or laptop with a webcam and internet access, or cannot operate computerized software proficiently and independently, please contact Nashe Colmon at [email protected], and alternative arrangements will be made for you to take this examination.

IF A TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION IS HELD:
Applicants will be evaluated and scored based upon their training and experience credentials. Applicants will not be asked to appear to take a scheduled examination.

Scores in the Training and Experience Evaluation will be based on documentation of education and experience provided by the candidate. To receive full credit for your education and experience, you should submit all relevant documentation including college transcripts, licenses, certifications, paid out of class documentation, etc. and provide a detailed description of your education, experience, and credentials.
An Eligible List will be established the week of August 8, 2026. Please note that this date may change.

TEST REVIEW:
IF A COMPUTER-BASED EXAM IS HELD:

In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091B, candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file appeals to the key answers. Call 215-686-0880 if you wish to schedule a Test Review.

IF A TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION IS HELD:

In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091D, candidates may review their answer sheets and other test papers to determine if they have been scored correctly or if there has been an irregularity in the administration of the examination. Candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file a written appeal. Call 215 686-0880 if you wish to schedule a test review.
Level of Education Required
High School/GED
Minimum Acceptable Training and Experience
The following statement represents the minimum training and experience requirements that will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests.

ANTICIPATED ELIGIBILITY
Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements within 6 months of the application deadline will be admitted to this examination. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list but may not be hired or promoted until all requirements have been satisfied.
1. CIVIL SERVICE STATUS:

Presently employed by the City of Philadelphia with permanent Civil Service status and a Performance Rating of Satisfactory or higher.
2. EDUCATION:

Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university.

NOTE: Additional experience or industry recognized related certification may substitute for the required bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

AND

3. EXPERIENCE:

Two years of full-performance level experience performing administrative or program analysis, budget analysis or technical purchasing and contract compliance which has involved contract preparation and processing, or contract administration including reviewing contracts and departmental compliance plans.

OR
Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources that has included the experience.
PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.
TRANSCRIPT, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates MUST submit a copy of their official college or university transcript(s) indicating completion of the educational requirement and all required licenses, registrations or certifications at the time of application. Transcripts MUST indicate conference of the appropriate degree. Candidates with a degree from foreign colleges or universities must submit proof of degree as certified by a professional evaluation service.
Candidates MUST submit a copy of their license, registration or certification.
If you have ever submitted a paper transcript, license, registration or certification for any City of Philadelphia civil service examination, you must submit another document
Option 1 - Upload a paperless transcript, license, registration or certification - One time only!

You may upload documents into your account and attach a document with this application. Once the document is uploaded to your account, it may be attached to all future applications. Attaching your document will save you time and money if you apply for an examination in the future, and you will be assured that your transcript cannot be misplaced.
Your documents should be uploaded and attached to your application before it is submitted. They cannot be uploaded or added to your application electronically after your application has been submitted.
Option 2 - Submit a paper transcript, license, registration or certification - Separate document required for each application

If you submit a paper copy of a transcript, license, registration or certification, the document will be used for this application only. You will have to submit documents again whenever you apply for an examination in the future. Paper documents will not be retained and will not be returned to applicants.
Mailing address for paper transcript and other required materials
Nashe' Colmon, M.S

Human Resource Professional 2

City of Philadelphia - Office of Human Resources

1401 JFK Boulevard, Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102

(t) 215-686-2351

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City of Philadelphia Benefits includes:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Prescription
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Hybrid Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Plan
  • Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Employee Assistant Program
  • 13 paid holidays
  • Paid sick leave
  • Vacation leave
  • Paid personal days
  • 8 weeks paid Parental Leave
  • Backup Child and Adult care
  • Wellbeing platform and programs
  • Retiree Health Benefits
  • Qualified Student Loan Forgiveness Employer
  • Tuition Discounts for City Employees

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Are you presently employed by the City of Philadelphia with permanent Civil Service status with a Performance rating of Satisfactory or higher?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

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