Senior Manager, Complex Contracts & Acquisitions

District of Columbia Public Schools; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

District of Columbia Public Schools seeks a Manager, Contracts & Acquisitions (Complex Contracts) to lead the three-team Contracts & Acquisitions Division and supervise up to five contract specialists for complex procurements. The role focuses on $250k+ purchases, RFPs, and milestone planning in alignment with DC laws and federal requirements.

The incumbent will coordinate acquisition planning for $250k to $1M+ needs, ensure compliance, and report to the Director of Contracts & Acquisitions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four to six years of related work experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Three to five years of managerial and supervisory experience.
• Advanced knowledge of contracting methods, contract types, acquisition planning, and implementation of contracts.
• Knowledge of the District of Columbia procurement laws and regulations strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and strong writing, analyzing, and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise five senior level Contract Specialists.
• Support planning of annual acquisitions process for requirements of $250k to $1M+.
• Advise on complex contracts acquisitions process and streamlining.
• Lead data analysis and reporting for requirements for contracts $250k to $1M+.
• Lead review and approval process for requirements $250k to $1M+.
• Manager the Purchase Card program and provide oversight for central services/program staff.
• Guide users on procurement processes and appropriate engagement with DCPS.
• Track projects and initiatives from $250k to $1M+; adjust unit approaches as needed.
• Stay informed on procurement colleagues and central office staff on shared priorities.
• Manage RFPs, IFBs, Cooperative Agreements, Sole Sources, and related solicitations process for requirements estimated at $250k and above.
• Manage evaluations, negotiations, compliance checks, and award processes for requirements of $250k to $1M+.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal skills

Written communication

Analytical skills

Research skills

Supervisory experience

Contracting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

District of Columbia Public Schools seeks a Manager, Contracts & Acquisitions (Complex Contracts) to lead the three-team Contracts & Acquisitions Division and supervise up to five contract specialists for complex procurements. The role focuses on $250k+ purchases, RFPs, and milestone planning in alignment with DC laws and federal requirements.

The incumbent will coordinate acquisition planning for $250k to $1M+ needs, ensure compliance, and report to the Director of Contracts & Acquisitions.