Contract Administrator

Radiant Digital; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services provider is looking for a Project Manager (Contract Manager) in Towson, MD. The role involves managing IT-related contracts, preparing proposals, and ongoing contract administration. Candidates must have at least 2 years of contract management experience and familiarity with Microsoft Office. This is predominantly an onsite position and offers a contract duration of 6-9 months with potential for hire. Strong communication and coordination skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2 years of contract management experience.
• 2 years of experience in Information Technology administrative support.
• 4 years of experience with Microsoft Office Software.
• Fundamental knowledge of Infrastructure concepts.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, develop and implement IT-related contracts.
• Prepare requests for proposals and administer contracts.
• Monitor financial aspects of assigned contracts.
• Ensure all documentation accompanies contracts.

Skills

Contract management

Information Technology administrative support

Microsoft Office Software

Exceptional organization and coordination skills

Exceptional oral and written communications skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Title

Project Manager (Contract Manager)

Location

Towson, MD 21204 (Onsite)

Duration

6-9 Months+ (Contract to Hire)

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

Initiate, develop and implement Information Technology related contracts. Assists Contract Manager Lead with:

• Interface with various levels of personnel and management and throughout the County, as well as with external vendors and contractors.
• Prepare requests for proposals and administer the contracts until performance is completed.
• Perform all steps of the procurement process such as kick-off and pre-proposal meetings, review of documents, tracking approvals, facilitating legal and purchasing review and moving contract documents and amendments through the collaboration and approval process within OIT.
• Monitor all financial aspects of assigned contracts (e.g. monitoring funding, burn rate, and expenditures).
• Monitor day-to-day procurement operations within OIT, including supplier performance monitoring, contract expiration monitoring / renewals, contract scope monitoring / change development / dispute coordination.
• Ensures all relevant documentation accompany contracts, and maintaining digital and hard copies of relevant documentation.
• Sharing and providing clarity of contract processes, conditions and details with employees.
• Maintains schedules/calendars for the Contract Office in preparation, organization, setting agenda, taking notes and minutes, developing action items, and general follow up of meetings.
• Communications to all levels of the organization
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications/Skill Sets

The candidate MUST have documented experience in the following areas. Please DO NOT send candidates that do not meet these minimum qualifications.

• 2 Years of contract management experience
• 2 Years of experience in Information Technology administrative support.
• 4 years of experience with Microsoft Office Software.
• Fundamental knowledge of Infrastructure concepts.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Exceptional organization and coordination skills
• Exceptional oral and written communications skills
• Ability to work as part of a team, independently, and multi-task.

Preferred Qualifications/Skill Sets

• Knowledge of IT purchasing for government entities. (Federal, State or Local)
• Experience in managing high profile programs for enterprise solutions