Contract Manager (ADMINISTRATOR III) (Office of State Financial Innovation)

State of Maryland - COMP CITS; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Maryland - COMP CITS is seeking a Contract Manager in Annapolis, MD. The role oversees contracts from planning through closeout, ensuring obligations are met and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and key stakeholders.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and six years of administrative or professional work, with substitution options described in the notes. The position requires U.S. work authorization and adherence to state hiring procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six years of administrative or professional work experience.
• Substitutions allowed per the listed notes: college credit hours, Bachelor's plus experience, or Master's degree, and military experience as described.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Administer and oversee contracts throughout the contract lifecycle: planning, development, negotiations, performance monitoring, compliance, vendor management, changes, and closeout.
• Ensure contractual obligations are met and maintain effective relationships with vendors and stakeholders.

Skills

Contract Management

Vendor Management

Negotiation

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Introduction

OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting certified eligible list may be used to staff several current and future vacancies for this position/function only.

GRADE

18

LOCATION OF POSITION

Annapolis, Maryland

POSITION DUTIES

The Contract Manager is responsible for administering and overseeing contracts within the Comptroller of Maryland’s Office of State Financial Innovation (OSFI). This position manages assigned contracts throughout the contract lifecycle, including planning, development, negotiations, performance monitoring, compliance, vendor management, change modifications, and closeout. The Contract Manager ensures contractual obligations are met, and effective relationships are maintained with vendors and key stakeholders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Six years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

• 1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
• 2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
• 3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
• 4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

3 years of Contract Management experience.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please ensure you provide sufficient information on your application to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Please indicate clearly any position-specific experience and ensure all education and experience sections are complete. Approval of your application will be based on a review of the information you submit. All qualified applicants are placed on an unranked list of candidates and will remain active on this list for at least one year. Incomplete information may result in the disqualification of your application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. Due to the time and resources involved, the Comptroller of Maryland cannot sponsor visa applications. Upon appointment (new hires and/or transfers) must successfully undergo fingerprinting. Disqualifying charges may include any felony; any crime of moral turpitude, e.g. embezzlement, fraud, tax evasion or bribery; any crime of identity theft or impersonation; any crime of assault or battery; and any crime relating to the use or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance other than marijuana, regardless of the age of the offense or the specifications of the position. Due to the nature of the agency's business, candidates must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for employment. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

If you have questions or concerns regarding this recruitment, please email [e-mail] at Comptroller of MD, Office of Human Resources. If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or [e-mail]. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply. If you need reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADA), 2008, please contact the ADA Coordinator via [e-mail] or by calling 667-262-2777.