Senior Contract Administrator — Hybrid Procurement Expert

WMATA; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking a Contract Administrator III to lead end-to-end procurement activities for a wide range of goods and services supporting WMATA’s transit network. You will manage complex contracts, negotiate terms, and provide advisory support to internal customers and senior staff.

You will plan and execute competitive procurements, ensure compliance, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with General Counsel and leadership to secure favorable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Four years of experience in developing and administering requests for proposals/quotations, specifications, scope of work, and different types of contracts.
• Certification from NCMA, CPCM, UPPCC, ISM, or NIGP must be obtained within two years of hire and maintained thereafter.

Responsibilities

• 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: preparation and coordination of all documentation, opening bids, evaluation, and board documentation.

Skills

Negotiation

Financial analysis

Contract administration

Written communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or engineering

Procurement certification (NCMA/CPCM/UPPCC/ISM/NIGP) within 2 years

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Document management software

PeopleSoft ERP

E-mail

Job description

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking a Contract Administrator III to lead end-to-end procurement activities for a wide range of goods and services supporting WMATA’s transit network. You will manage complex contracts, negotiate terms, and provide advisory support to internal customers and senior staff.

You will plan and execute competitive procurements, ensure compliance, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with General Counsel and leadership to secure favorable