Senior Contracts Administrator

CapMetro; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CapMetro is seeking a Contracts Administrator III to manage a broad range of contracts for goods and services under the Manager, Procurement. This senior role requires independent judgment and expertise in contract development, negotiations, and closure.

You will lead pre-negotiations, prepare IFBs/RFPs/SOQs, evaluate bids, monitor performance, and support risk and insurance reviews. Hybrid on-site schedule with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field; related experience may substitute for educational requirements on a year for year basis up to four (4) years.
• Six (6) years direct experience in the procurement field, which includes four (4) years in government or transit related field using formal solicitation methods and contract administration
• CPM, CPCM, CPSM, CPPO, APDP or similar certification preferred but must obtain within one (1) year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop contracts by identifying provider resources, assisting department and project managers with development of specifications and statements of work, and negotiating contract specifications.
• Establish pre-negotiation positions, lead negotiations, and develop price negotiation memoranda.
• Develop formal solicitations such as IFB, RFP, and SOQ in compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Develop proposal evaluation instruments; analyze proposals and bids, conduct responsibility surveys, and make responsiveness determinations.
• Monitor contract performance by examining billings, fiscal data, and eligibility determinations for compliance with terms of contract and policies; and recommend cancellation of contracts when deviations occur.
• Perform cost/price analysis and recommend vendors for award.
• Prepare findings of fact associated with contract disputes.
• Conduct needs assessment to determine requirements for the purchase of goods or services.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Procurement knowledge

Data analysis

Communication skills

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Oracle procurement reporting

Job description

CapMetro is seeking a Contracts Administrator III to manage a broad range of contracts for goods and services under the Manager, Procurement. This senior role requires independent judgment and expertise in contract development, negotiations, and closure.

You will lead pre-negotiations, prepare IFBs/RFPs/SOQs, evaluate bids, monitor performance, and support risk and insurance reviews. Hybrid on-site schedule with occasional travel.