Procurement Contract Administrator

Regional Transportation District; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 95.000 - 135.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

Regional Transportation District is seeking a Contract Administrator for a project-based, full-time role through 12/31/2031. The position is 40 hours per week with benefits eligibility, supporting contract lifecycle management, performance monitoring, and vendor relations within public procurement.

Responsibilities include maintaining contract records, audits for compliance, and collaboration with Legal, Finance, and Operations.

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Business Management required, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in procurement, contract management, or a related field.
• Preferred certifications: CPPB, CPPO or CFMC.
• Public sector procurement experience is preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and ERP integration.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee the administration of all contracts, maintaining an accurate centralized database and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Build strong relationships with internal clients to ensure project alignment and collaboration with project managers.
• Administer RTD's Open Gov Solicitation and Contracts Management platform for procurement activities.
• Establish vendor relationships and oversee the Vendor Performance Program.
• Conduct regular audits of procurement processes and contracts for compliance and assist in policy development.
• Prepare and maintain procurement documents, forms, templates, and manuals; generate reports on procurement activity and vendor performance.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and Operations on contract and procurement processes.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on procurement policies and contract management.
• Stay current with industry regulations and best practices by attending relevant meetings and trainings.
• Participate in task forces related to procurement policies and procedures.
• All job-related duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Contract management

Procurement

Vendor relationship management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Business Management

Herramientas

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

At Regional Transportation District (RTD), We make lives better through connections!

When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage your employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community.

RTD Employee Benefits: https://www.rtd-denver.com/careers/benefits

(RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.)

This position serves as a critical liaison between the Contracts Team and various departments, ensuring seamless alignment of contract objectives with the agency's mission. This high-impact role involves managing the contract lifecycle, performance monitoring, vendor relationship management, contract close-out and archiving. The Contract Administrator responsibilities also include maintaining meticulous records and facilitating renewals, amendments, and other contract modifications. This position demands a strong knowledge and strategic approach to public sector procurement practices, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously to support the agency's mission effectively.

This is a project based position with duration through 12/31/2031. This position is a full-time, 40hrs/week, project position and is eligible for benefits.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Contract Administration

• Oversee the administration of all contracts, maintaining an accurate and accessible centralized database, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Build strong relationships with internal clients to ensure project alignment, communication, collaboration with project managers, understanding and management of contracts,
• Serve as an administrator for RTD's online Open Gov Solicitation and Contracts Management platform, ensuring the system's effectiveness in managing procurement activities.
• Establish and nurture strong vendor relationships, facilitating clear communication and overseeing the Vendor Performance Program.
• Conduct regular audits of procurement processes and contracts to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations and assist in the development and implementation of procurement policies and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain essential procurement documents, including correspondence, forms, templates, and manuals. Compile data and generate reports on procurement activities, contract status, and vendor performance for management review.
• Work closely with internal departments such as Legal, Finance, and Operations to ensure cohesive contract and procurement processes.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on procurement policies, contract management, and compliance requirements.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and best practices by attending relevant meetings, conferences, seminars, and training programs.
• Participate in special task forces and groups related to procurement policies and procedures.

Other

• All job-related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Business Management required, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in procurement, contract management, or a related field.

Preferred

• Procurement experience in the public sector.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) or Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFMC).
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and ERP system integration.
• OR An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Key Competencies & Characteristics

• Knowledge of public procurement laws and regulations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in contract management software and procurement systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

CAREER MAP

Based on job performance, experience, education and position availability the next step on the career map for this position may be:

• Procurement Specialist I, Procurement Speci