Senior Contract Administrator – Public Procurement

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA); Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

WMATA is seeking a Contract Administrator II to manage procurement life cycles for a wide range of contracts, including IFBs and RFQs. You will advise internal customers, conduct negotiations, and ensure solicitations stay on schedule.

You will develop pre-negotiation positions and provide guidance on contract interpretation, while advancing professional growth within a fast-paced environment in the national capital region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field; or HS diploma + 4 years of procurement experience.
• 5 years of experience developing and administering RFPs/RFQs, specs and contracts.
• Certification from NCMA/CPCM/NIGP/FAI/DAU/DAWIA within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage full contract life cycle from proposal to close-out for assigned procurements.
• Plan and execute procurement processes including solicitation, negotiation, award, administration and close-out.
• Conduct bid/proposal evaluation, ensure responsiveness and reasonableness, and draft award action documentation.
• Negotiate change orders and claims; mentor junior Contract Administrators.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering

4 years experience in procurement (in lieu of degree)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

IT/ERP tools (PeopleSoft)

Job description

WMATA is seeking a Contract Administrator II to manage procurement life cycles for a wide range of contracts, including IFBs and RFQs. You will advise internal customers, conduct negotiations, and ensure solicitations stay on schedule.

You will develop pre-negotiation positions and provide guidance on contract interpretation, while advancing professional growth within a fast-paced environment in the national capital region.