Senior Public Sector Contract Administrator

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking a Contract Administrator III to manage the full lifecycle of procurements for goods and services supporting Metro’s transportation system. You will plan, solicit, evaluate, negotiate, award and administer contracts while coordinating with customers and senior staff.

The role requires deep knowledge of government procurement principles, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or four years of related procurement experience in lieu.
• Four+ years experience developing and administering RFPs, specs and contracts.
• Certification from a procurement program must be obtained within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Manage full contract lifecycle from proposal to close-out.
• Plan procurement through solicitation, negotiation, award and close-out.
• Coordinate award documentation and Board of Directors approvals.
• Advise customers on contract pricing and policies.
• Mentor junior Contract Administrators in procurement actions.

Skills

Financial analysis

Contract management

Negotiation

Public procurement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

High school diploma or GED + 4 years procurement experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Document management software

PeopleSoft ERP

Email

Job description

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking a Contract Administrator III to manage the full lifecycle of procurements for goods and services supporting Metro’s transportation system. You will plan, solicit, evaluate, negotiate, award and administer contracts while coordinating with customers and senior staff.

The role requires deep knowledge of government procurement principles, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff.