Contract Management Officer (Procurement Officer I)

DGS Office of External Affairs; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Department of Health is seeking a Contract Management Officer (Procurement Officer I) to perform professional procurement for commodities, equipment, solicitations, contracts, and services, ensuring compliance with state regulations. The role supports the MDH Office of Contract Management Procurement in Baltimore and offers hybrid telework options.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in contract management, procurement, and multi-stakeholder coordination, with healthcare

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in contract management or procurement, incl. solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, and award.
• Experience in contract administration and managing complex multi-stakeholder agreements.
• Healthcare-related contract experience, Medicaid/public health, or rural health delivery.
• Strong analytical skills to translate program needs into procurement requirements.
• Experience coordinating across program offices, finance, legal, and external vendors.
• Problem-solving in complex regulatory environments with risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Execute professional procurement for commodities, equipment, solicitations, contracts, and services.
• Ensure compliance with State Finance and Procurement regulations and policies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and evaluate proposals.
• Oversee contract administration and manage performance across contracts.

Skills

Contract management

Procurement

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Stakeholder coordination

Risk mitigation

Job description

This Contract Management Officer (Procurement Officer I) position with the Maryland Department of Health performs professional procurement work for commodity, equipment, solicitations, contracts, and services exceeding delegated authority limits. The role ensures compliance with State Finance and Procurement regulations and various policies established by state oversight bodies. The position is hybrid telework eligible and is located at the MDH Office of Contract Management Procurement in Baltimore.

Key qualifications:

• Six years of experience in contract management or procurement, including at least two years involving solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, and contract award with knowledge of governmental procureme
• Experience in contract administration and managing complex, multi-stakeholder agreements in regulated environments
• Healthcare-related contract experience, particularly with Medicaid, public health, or rural health service delivery
• Strong analytical skills with ability to translate programmatic needs into clear procurement and contract requirements
• Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders including program offices, finance teams, legal counsel, and external vendors
• Problem-solving ability in complex regulatory environments with risk mitigation expertise