20 Best Contract Specialist jobs in Washington, DC (Hiring Now!)

Contract Manager
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority —Washington, DC
A Bachelor's Degree in business administration, engineering, or a related field. In conjunction with WMATA representatives and other appropriate parties,…
Estimated: $122K - $154K a year
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Grants & Fundraising Specialist
Cornerstone Montgomery —Rockville, MD
Bachelor’s degree in related field required. Thorough understanding of grant funding policies and procedures and applicable local, state, and federal…
From $47,000 a year
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Contract Administrator II
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority —Washington, DC
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. The Contract Administrator II job involves work which includes the preparation,…
Estimated: $88.9K - $113K a year
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Construction Contract Administrator
The Christopher Companies —Oakton, VA
Coordinate filing of correspondence with the city and county governments. Use of Excel for supporting schedules and data analysis.
$68,500 a year
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Senior Subcontracts Administrator III
HireVelocity —Vienna, VA
Maintains central library of all original contracts, related documentation, and correspondence, as well as contract database containing key contract elements.
Estimated: $90.9K - $115K a year
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Subcontracts Administrator
General Dynamics Information Technology —Falls Church, VA
May vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree. Reviews and routes subcontract invoices for stakeholder review, approval, and payment.
$57,866 - $78,200 a year
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Subcontract Administrator Associate
General Dynamics Information Technology —Herndon, VA
May vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree. Participates in the evaluation of subcontractor proposals for adherence to company and client…
$24.16 - $32.49 an hour
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Contract Specialist
Contracting and Procurement —Washington, DC
Office of Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) develops, implements, and maintains the District’s IT and telecommunications infrastructure; develops and implements…
$103,651 - $133,558 a year
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Sr Contract Specialist US Courts REMOTE
Jefferson Consulting Group —Washington, DC
Provide direct acquisition and procurement support on all USAOC PMD procurements and acquisitions from inception through award providing high quality critical…
Estimated: $88.3K - $112K a year
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Lead Contract Specialist - (Remote)
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield —Reston, VA
Initiates, creates and develops metrics, statistics, reports, budgets, and research and analysis. The Lead Contract Specialist will play a pivotal role in…
$79,920 - $158,730 a year
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3d
Senior Contract Close Out Specialist and Financial Analyst (4231)
Three Saints Bay, LLC —Washington, DC
Ensure the V&V certification letters are certified accordingly. B.S. or B.A. degree from an accredited college or university.
Estimated: $92.1K - $117K a year
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Senior Contracts Administrator - Hybrid - McLean, VA
Procon Consulting —McLean, VA
Maintains company small business certifications and state registrations. Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in business, accounting, or related field.
$80,000 - $130,000 a year
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Contract Specialist (Direct Hire)
U.S. Department of Justice —Washington, DC
GS-11: Specialized Experience is defined as developing and managing all aspects for pre-award and post-award functions, including price/cost analysis,…
$87,764 - $128,956 a year
3d
Junior HR Specialist (Hybrid, Contract Contingent - July 2024)
OBAN Corporation —Washington, DC
Must have active DEU (Delegating Examining Unit) certification. We develop and implement efficient and effective near-term and long-term roadmaps to help our…
Estimated: $61.2K - $77.5K a year
1d
Contract Specialist-Mid-Remote
Integrity Management Consulting —Arlington, VA
Strong hands on partnership with program office to develop their pre-award procurement artifacts such as acquisition plans, SOW, market research requirements…
Estimated: $92.2K - $117K a year
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Supervisory Contract and Loan Specialist
Dept Housing & Comm Dev —Washington, DC
The incumbent will serve as Deputy Manager of the Development Finance Division and will assists in providing policy guidance and management of a number of…
$114,441 - $160,216 a year
1d
Contract Specialist, MC-1102-4B
US Millennium Challenge Corporation —Washington, DC
A. A. 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in the any field; If you are not currently certified, you must achieve certification…
$99,100 - $135,470 a year
2d
Contract Specialist (Direct Hire)
US Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys —Washington, DC
Specialized experience is defined as experience reviewing requisitions and determining appropriate method of procurement; developing procurement plans and…
$55,924 - $88,926 a year
3d
Contract Specialist
Grey Street Consulting, LLC —Washington, DC
Coordinate evaluation kickoff meetings and collaborate with technical panel to evaluate and perform analysis of quotes, offers and proposals received.
Estimated: $77.8K - $98.5K a year
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Contract Closeout Specialist Jr. (0004)
OCT Consulting, LLC —Washington, DC
OCT Consulting is an SBA-certified, 8(a) small business management and technology consulting firm that supports Federal Government clients.
$60,000 - $70,000 a year
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Contract Manager

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority - Washington, DC

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Job Details

Full-time Estimated: $122K - $154K a year 4 days ago

Qualifications

Procurement
3 years
Supervising experience
Bachelor's degree
Contracts
Business Administration
Business
Leadership

Full Job Description

Job Description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

A Bachelor's Degree in business administration, engineering, or a related field.
- Or in lieu of degree four (4) additional years of professional experience in the procurement and contracting of materials, equipment and service contracts.

Experience

Nine (9) years of professional experience in the procurement and contracting of materials, equipment and service contracts. This must include at least three (3) years’ experience leading, supervising or managing staff in any business function/department. Experience in government transit agency procurement and FTA funded procurements preferred.

Certification/Licensure

Must obtain a certification from an accredited procurement program; the National Contract Management Association (NCMA), the Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) or an appropriate certificate from a program sponsored by the National Institute of Government Purchasing (NIGP), the Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI), the Defense Acquisition University (DAU), or the Defense Acquisition Workforce Initiative (DAWIA) within two (2) years of hire. This certification must be maintained thereafter.

Preferred

Experience
- Experience in government agency procurement and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funded procurements.

Medical Group:

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

SUMMARY:

The Contract Manager is responsible for managing contract actions from formation to close-out to ensure cost effective and timely procurement of materials, equipment and services in programmatic areas designated by the Vice President & Chief Procurement Officer (VP CPO). The incumbent has contracting officer authority, as delegated by the VP CPO, with extensive workflow responsibilities, performance metric oversight and reporting by program. The Manager serves as the primary department point of contact for all procurement actions required by Program. The incumbent has extensive latitude for independent judgment and action within established guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Develops, formulates, and recommends contract terms and conditions for material, equipment and service contracts. Determines the type of contract to be utilized for individual procurements and prepares the appropriate contracts. Recommends changes to improve contract terms, conditions and procedures.
Analyzes contractor cost proposals. Chairs, conducts, and supervises negotiations of contracts involving material, equipment, services and any modifications thereto. Reviews and recommends for approval the issuance of contract modifications. Reviews and evaluates technical and price proposals on negotiated procurements and recommends action to be taken. Serves on Contractor Evaluation Boards, as required.
Supervises the cost-effective contract administration of assigned contracts to ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions. In conjunction with WMATA representatives and other appropriate parties, develops the pre-negotiation position with regard to the contractor's proposal for contract closeouts, modifications, and claims, based on time and cost analyses, conferences, financial statements, audit reports, legal advice, and personal research to establish positions. Interprets and evaluates audit reports for use in contract settlements pertaining to material, equipment and services procurements.
Manages the contract process to service level agreements, reports on contract status and the cost effectiveness of contracts.
Reviews and approves contract actions within scope of approval authority. Reviews and recommends for approval/disapproval contract actions outside the scope of approval authority. Ensures proper documentation is recorded in the contract case file. Assembles complex claim files, prepares respective party's positions, prepares documentation in those instances where the negotiations do not end in bilateral modifications, and prepares the Contracting Officers’ final decisions on material equipment, supply and service, professional and technical service, construction and Architect/Engineer (A/E) procurements.
Coaches and counsels employees to ensure desired performance. Uses assignments and training to enhance employee skills and career development. Ensures that employees contribute and play an active role in the appraisal process. Initiates the performance plan, mid-year review and annual review to be submitted to the Procurement Manager and VP CPO or designee for approval.
Supervises Commodity Specialists, Contract Specialists and other personnel as assigned, to include recommending applicant selection, disciplinary actions, resolution of grievances, assigning duties, directing work, approving leave requests and time sheets, and ensuring appropriate subordinate training is provided. Actively coaches employees to continually improve employee performance and behavior.
Responsible for achieving procurement metrics as defined by the Contracting Officer and the VP CPO.
Keeps current on external laws, regulations and internal policies and procedures. Acts responsibly to identify and achieve Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) workforce goals.
In coordination with the VP CPO or designee, develops presentations to the Board of Directors regarding active contracts that exceed the General Manager's approval authority.
Evaluates and makes recommendations to the VP CPO regarding the litigation of material, equipment, and services contract claims under the administrative appeals procedures.
Develops, implements, and monitors prompt payment procedures for contractor payment requests. Ensures that required documentation is maintained to support these payments.
Handles complex contracts beyond the scope of the Contract Administrators to include planning acquisitions; preparing solicitations; soliciting bids and offers; evaluating and negotiating contracts; conducting pre-award survey; and awarding, administering, and closing out contracts.
Oversees effectiveness of Contract Officer Technical Resource (COTR) management of contracts and recommends appropriate corrective action to the Contracting Officer for inefficiencies realized. Also recommends COTR retraining as deemed necessary.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Attends all required training programs and applies the knowledge gained in day-to-day management activities.
Participates in the review and investigation of prospective contractors' ability to perform under WMATA contracts. Prepares responsibility recommendations for Contracting Officer's review and determination.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

Skills and/or behavioral assessment
Personal interview
Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
Review of a current motor vehicle report

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.

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Contract Specialist jobs in Washington, DC

Contract Manager

Grants & Fundraising Specialist

Contract Administrator II

Construction Contract Administrator

Senior Subcontracts Administrator III

Subcontracts Administrator

Subcontract Administrator Associate

Contract Specialist

Sr Contract Specialist US Courts REMOTE

Lead Contract Specialist - (Remote)

Senior Contract Close Out Specialist and Financial Analyst (4231)

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