Contract Administrator III

Are you a public procurement professional who enjoys conducting complex solicitations from beginning to end, providing exceptional customer service, and working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? Join WMATA’s Office of Procurement and Materials as a Contract Administrator III and be part of a high-performing team purchasing a wide range of goods and services to support the transportation system at the heart of our nation’s capital.

• Performs activities and responsibilities for the entire contract life cycle from proposal to close-out on all assigned contracts.

• Plans the entire procurement process from receipt of request for procurement through the cycle of solicitation, negotiation, contract award, administration and close-out.

• Conducts the award process for assigned contracts including: preparing and/or coordinating all documentation and correspondence from publicizing procurements through award of contract; opening bids or receiving proposals; evaluation; determination of responsiveness and responsibility; resolution of bid protests and mistakes in bids; determination of price reasonableness; and preparation of award action documentation for Board of Directors approval.

• Works with customers to select the appropriate contract type for a specified effort and assists in source selection plan development.

• Explains acquisition requirements, holds discussions with customers and industry representatives concerning contract pricing and other contractual matters

• Briefs and discusses the basis of contractors' position with General Counsel, the Chief Procurement Officer, and other senior staff with support from the Contracting Officer. Advises customers on policies, business practices and contract interpretation.

• Develops technically and contractually sound pre-negotiation positions. Conducts negotiations for change orders and claims with contractors. Leads negotiations for minor modifications.

• May chair pre-bid and proposal conferences.

• May occasionally perform duties and assume responsibilities that are routinely assigned to Contract Administrators, TA-20 and TA-24, based on the operational needs of the department.

• Maintains and promotes awareness and accountability with safety policies and procedures while performing job functions. Promotes a positive safety culture and encourages reporting of safety concerns consistent with our Agency Safety Plan, other regulatory requirements within the Safety Management System and just culture principles.

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• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of Government procurement, including contract preparation and administration for formally advertised bids, negotiated proposals, contract modification, contract law, and cost/price analysis and profit analysis.

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local, laws ordinances and regulations.

• Knowledge of the laws, ordinances and regulations governing WMATA procurements.

• Broad knowledge of many different contracts, solicitations, and agreement types.

• Skilled in financial and quantitative analysis to analyze contractor financial statements and perform extensive computations on cost/price data.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

• Ability to conduct effective negotiations for complex contracts, contract modifications and claims.

• Ability to identify and select the…