Contract Administrator II: Procurements & Negotiations

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Bethesda (MD); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 115.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking a Contract Administrator II to manage end-to-end procurement for IFB and RFQ processes. You will negotiate terms, develop specifications, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely award and administration of diverse contracts.

The role emphasizes guidance to internal customers, adherence to policy, and ability to resolve issues quickly while maintaining safety and compliance within WMATA’s procurement framework.

Formación

• Knowledge of government procurement principles and practices.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local procurement laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of WMATA procurements and contract types.
• Ability to apply cost/price analysis and understand bid protests.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee the contract life cycle from proposal to close-out.
• Plan the procurement process from request through award and administration.
• Lead the bid/proposal evaluation, award, and documentation for Board approval.
• Advise customers on policies, pricing, and contract interpretation.
• Mentor junior Contract Administrators in procurement actions.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Vendor relations

Contract management

Public procurement

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Procurement certification

Herramientas

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Office

Document management

Descripción del empleo

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking a Contract Administrator II to manage end-to-end procurement for IFB and RFQ processes. You will negotiate terms, develop specifications, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely award and administration of diverse contracts.

The role emphasizes guidance to internal customers, adherence to policy, and ability to resolve issues quickly while maintaining safety and compliance within WMATA’s procurement framework.