End-to-End Procurement Contract Admin II

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Leesburg (VA); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

WMATA’s Office of Procurement and Materials seeks a Contract Administrator II to manage the end-to-end procurement process, including IFB and RFQ activities, from request receipt to contract close-out.

The role requires expert negotiation, contract administration, and the ability to advise internal customers on policies, pricing, and documentation. Career growth opportunities are available within WMATA.

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 and profit analysis.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws ordinances and regulations.
• Knowledge of the laws, ordinances and regulations governing WMATA procurements.
• Knowledge of many different contracts, solicitations, and agreement types.

Responsabilidades

• Performs activities and responsibilities for the entire contract life cycle from proposal to close-out on all assigned contracts.
• Plans the entire procurement process from receipt of request for procurement through the cycle of solicitation, negotiation, contract award, administration and close-out.
• Conducts the award process for assigned contracts including: preparing and/or coordinating all documentation and correspondence from publicizing procurements through award of contract; opening bids or receiving proposals; evaluation; determination of responsiveness and responsibility; resolution of bid protests and mistakes in bid; determination of price reasonableness; and preparation of award action documentation for Board of Directors approval.
• Works with customers to select the appropriate contract type for a specified effort and assists in source selection plan development.
• Explains acquisition requirements, holds discussions with customers and industry representatives concerning contract pricing and other contractual matters, and assists with pre-bid and proposal conferences.
• Assists with briefs and discussions of the basis of contractors’ position with General Counsel, the Chief Procurement Officer, and other senior staff with support from the Contracting Officer. Also advises customers on policies, business practices and contract interpretation.
• Develops technically and contractually sound pre-negotiation positions. Conducts negotiations for change orders and claims with contractors. Leads negotiations for minor modifications.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Contract administration

Cost/price analysis

Financial analysis

Educación

Bachelor's Degree

High school diploma + 4 years experience alternative

Herramientas

Microsoft Office Suite

Document management software

PeopleSoft ERP

Email

Printers

Descripción del empleo

WMATA’s Office of Procurement and Materials seeks a Contract Administrator II to manage the end-to-end procurement process, including IFB and RFQ activities, from request receipt to contract close-out.

The role requires expert negotiation, contract administration, and the ability to advise internal customers on policies, pricing, and documentation. Career growth opportunities are available within WMATA.