Contract Manager

Overview

Tri Tech Enterprise Systems (Tri Tech) is seeking a Contract Manager to support a State of Maryland contract. This candidate will provide procurement support to the Office of Information Technology (OIT) in order to achieve reliable, cost-efficient, and timely goods and services. This position will assist in coordination with County Procurement and County Legal to ensure OIT is complying with all mandated purchasing and legal requirements.

• The candidate will initiate, develop, and implement Information Technology related contracts. In addition, they will assist Contract Manager Lead with:
• Interface with various levels of personnel and management throughout the County, as well as with external vendors and contractors
• Prepare requests for proposals and administer the contracts until performance is completed
• Perform all steps of the procurement process, such as kick-off and pre-proposal meetings, review of documents, tracking approvals, facilitating legal and purchasing review, and moving contract documents and amendments through the collaboration and approval process within OIT
• Monitor all financial aspects of assigned contracts (e.g., monitoring funding, burn rate, and expenditures)
• Monitor day-to-day procurement operations within OIT, including supplier performance monitoring, contract expiration monitoring/renewals, contract scope monitoring/change development/dispute coordination
• Ensure all relevant documentation accompanies contracts and maintain digital and hard copies of relevant documentation
• Share and provide clarity of contract processes, conditions, and details with employees
• Maintain schedules/calendars for the Contract Office in preparation, organization, setting agenda, taking notes and minutes, developing action items, and general follow-up of meetings
• Communications to all levels of the organization
• Performs other related duties as required

• 2 Years of contract management experience
• 2 Years of experience in Information Technology administrative support
• 4 Years of experience with Microsoft Office Software
• Fundamental knowledge of Infrastructure concepts
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Suite)
• Exceptional organization and coordination skills
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team, independently, and multitask

• Knowledge of IT purchasing for government entities (Federal, State, or Local)
• Experience in managing high-profile programs for enterprise solutions

• Candidate must show documented evidence of required experience and education

Tri Tech is an equal opportunity employer.

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