Contract Administrator II - End-to-End Public Procurement

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking a Contract Administrator II to lead the full procurement lifecycle for a wide range of contracts. You will negotiate, administer, and close out procurements, coordinating with internal customers and external vendors to ensure timely, compliant contract actions.

You will advise on contract types, participate in source selection, and mentor junior staff while ensuring adherence to WMATA policies and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• Five years of experience in developing and administering RFx, specs, scope of work, and various contract types.
• Certification from NCMA, CPCM, NIGP, FAI, DAU or DAWIA must be obtained within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage entire contract life cycle from proposal to close-out for assigned contracts.
• Plan procurement process from receipt to solicitation, negotiation, award, administration, and close-out.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

Financial analysis

Cost/price analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/admin/engineering

4 years alternative experience in procurement

Tools

PeopleSoft ERP

MS Office

Document management software

Email

Computers

Job description

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking a Contract Administrator II to lead the full procurement lifecycle for a wide range of contracts. You will negotiate, administer, and close out procurements, coordinating with internal customers and external vendors to ensure timely, compliant contract actions.

You will advise on contract types, participate in source selection, and mentor junior staff while ensuring adherence to WMATA policies and regulations.