End-to-End Contract Administrator II

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Hyattsville (MD); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking a Contract Administrator II to manage the complete procurement lifecycle for a wide range of contracts, from IFBs and RFQs through award, administration, and close-out. The role requires strong negotiation and advisory skills to support internal customers and ensure timely solicitations.

The position emphasizes building relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing clear contract documents, and potentially

Formación

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Government procurement, including contract preparation and administration for formally advertised bids, negotiated proposals, contract modification, contract law, and cost/price analysis.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws, ordinances and regulations.
• Knowledge of WMATA procurements and various contract types.
• Experience conducting solicitations from receipt of request to award and close-out.

Responsabilidades

• Prepares and manages the entire contract lifecycle from proposal to close-out for assigned procurements.
• Plans the procurement process from request through solicitation, negotiation, award, administration and close-out.
• Conducts the award process including documentation, bid/proposal handling, evaluation and award actions for Board approval.
• Advises customers on policies, practices and contract interpretation and supports source selection plans.
• Leads negotiations for changes, orders and claims and mentors junior Contract Administrators.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Contract management

Public procurement

Communication

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Alternative: high school diploma + 4 years procurement experience

Herramientas

PeopleSoft Enterprise Resource Software

Microsoft Office

Document management software

Email/CRM tools

Descripción del empleo

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking a Contract Administrator II to manage the complete procurement lifecycle for a wide range of contracts, from IFBs and RFQs through award, administration, and close-out. The role requires strong negotiation and advisory skills to support internal customers and ensure timely solicitations.

The position emphasizes building relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing clear contract documents, and potentially