Strategic Contract Administrator III - Public Procurement

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) seeks a Contract Administrator III to manage the full contract life cycle, from proposal through final close-out, for a broad range of goods and services supporting the transit system.

This role requires strong negotiation, policy interpretation, and collaboration with Legal and senior staff to develop pre-negotiation positions, draft award documentation, and guide customers through source selection and contract-type decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Minimum four years of experience in developing and administering RFPs/quotations, specifications, SOWs, and contract types.
• Certification in procurement (NCMA, CPCM, UPPCC, ISM, NIGP) within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage the contract life cycle from proposal to close-out for assigned contracts.
• Plan procurement process from request through award, negotiation, and administration.
• Coordinate documentation and correspondence from procurement through award; manage bids/proposals and evaluations.

Skills

Negotiation

Financial analysis

Mentoring

Contract administration

Specification drafting

Regulatory interpretation

Education

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

High school diploma or GED + 4 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management software

PeopleSoft ERP

Email

Personal computers

Printers

Job description

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) seeks a Contract Administrator III to manage the full contract life cycle, from proposal through final close-out, for a broad range of goods and services supporting the transit system.

This role requires strong negotiation, policy interpretation, and collaboration with Legal and senior staff to develop pre-negotiation positions, draft award documentation, and guide customers through source selection and contract-type decisions.