Senior Contract Administrator — Public Procurement

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WMATA’s Office of Procurement and Materials is seeking a Contract Administrator III to manage the full contract life cycle, from proposal through close-out, and to guide customers in selecting contract types and negotiating terms.

Candidates should have a strong background in government procurement, knowledge of legal/regulatory frameworks, and the ability to mentor junior staff while ensuring compliance and cost-effective procurement for the transit system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in procurement/related field.
• Four years of experience in developing and administering RFPs/quotations.
• Certification in procurement preferred within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage full contract life cycle from proposal to close-out.
• Plan procurement process from request to award and administration.
• Conduct award processes including documentation, bids, evaluation, and board approvals.
• Advise customers on contract pricing and type selection.
• Lead negotiations for changes and minor modifications.
• Mentor junior Contract Administrators and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Negotiation

Financial analysis

Relationship building

Contract types

Contract documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

High School Diploma + 4 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management

PeopleSoft

Email

Job description

WMATA’s Office of Procurement and Materials is seeking a Contract Administrator III to manage the full contract life cycle, from proposal through close-out, and to guide customers in selecting contract types and negotiating terms.

Candidates should have a strong background in government procurement, knowledge of legal/regulatory frameworks, and the ability to mentor junior staff while ensuring compliance and cost-effective procurement for the transit system.