The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.

For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

Administrative Services Officers function as business managers for a large division or major program area or facility, with responsibility for accounting, budgeting and business management of various services and operations.

The Nevada Health Authority (NVHA) is seeking an Administrative Services Officer IV (ASO IV) to lead the Purchasing and Contracts Team for the Department. Under the general direction of the Administrator of the Health Care Purchasing and Compliance Division, the ASO IV oversees purchasing and contracting activities and initiatives for the (NVHA). The incumbent will manage and lead procurement and contracting activities for all of the Divisions within the NVHA. As the NVHA is excluded from the requirements of Nevada Revised Statute 333, this position will be responsible for developing and managing requests for proposals, requests for qualifications and other purchasing modalities to assist the department in meeting the organizational mission of leveraging state resources in purchasing of health-related services. This position exercises independent authority in developing and implementing purchasing and contracting strategies, processes, and ensuring compliance with State and federal laws, regulations, and the Medicaid State Plan. The incumbent conducts complex fiscal and policy analysis, interprets regulations, and provides oversight to ensure all contracts and procurements meet fiscal, operational, and programmatic standards. The ASO IV collaborates with the Fiscal and Budget Unit to assess financial impacts, provide fiscal oversight, and ensure alignment with budgetary requirements. Additional responsibilities include vendor management, negotiation of contracts, and supervision of staff involved in purchasing, fiscal analysis, and compliance. The incumbent works closely with departmental leadership to understand operational needs to create solution through effective procurement.

Nevada offers sunshine and recreational opportunities including golfing, biking, off-roading, hiking, skiing, and fishing. Nevada's landscape and economy are a few reasons to join the Silver State workforce! Additional benefits include: medical, dental, life and disability insurance programs; participation in the Nevada public employees' retirement plan (PERS), opportunity to participate in the Nevada Deferred Compensation program ; 12 paid holidays; and accrual of 3 weeks of annual and 3 weeks of sick leave each year.***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: