Contract Administrator III — Public Procurement Leader

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WMATA's Office of Procurement and Materials is seeking a Contract Administrator III to manage the full life cycle of contracts for goods and services supporting WMATA's transit system in the Washington, DC area. The role covers proposal development, bid/oaward processes, negotiations, contract awards, administration, and close-out, with accountability to ensure compliance and best value.

Applicants should have strong knowledge of government procurement laws, experience with source selection, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field; or 4 years' procurement experience with equivalent qualifications.
• Four years of experience in developing and administering proposals, quotations, and diverse contract types.
• Certification from an accredited procurement program to be obtained within two years of hire.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local procurement laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage full contract life cycle from proposal to close-out for assigned contracts.
• Plan procurement processes from request through award and administration.
• Conduct award processes including documentation, bids, evaluation, and price reasonableness.
• Negotiate changes and advise customers on policies and contract interpretation.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract knowledge

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma or GED with 4 years procurement experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management software

PeopleSoft

Email

Personal computers

Printers

Job description

WMATA's Office of Procurement and Materials is seeking a Contract Administrator III to manage the full life cycle of contracts for goods and services supporting WMATA's transit system in the Washington, DC area. The role covers proposal development, bid/oaward processes, negotiations, contract awards, administration, and close-out, with accountability to ensure compliance and best value.

Applicants should have strong knowledge of government procurement laws, experience with source selection, and