Procurement & Contracts Specialist — Public Sector

Baltimore City; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 74,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore City seeks a Contract Specialist to support the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement. You will draft and negotiate contracts, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate procurement activities across departments.

You will collaborate with program managers, finance, and legal teams to define scopes, performance measures, and timelines, while maintaining accurate records and supporting audits.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with public sector procurement regulations and compliance standards.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to manage multiple contracts.
• Attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, revise, and finalize contracts, amendments, and related procurement documents.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and city procurement requirements.
• Collaborate with program, finance, and legal teams to define scopes and metrics.
• Coordinate contract approvals, board submissions, and documentation.
• Monitor vendor performance and manage relationships with partners.

Skills

Contract drafting & negotiation

Procurement & vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Recordkeeping & documentation

Communication & relationship-building

Problem-solving & process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration/finance/business

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Contract management software

Job description

Baltimore City seeks a Contract Specialist to support the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement. You will draft and negotiate contracts, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate procurement activities across departments.

You will collaborate with program managers, finance, and legal teams to define scopes, performance measures, and timelines, while maintaining accurate records and supporting audits.