Contract Administrator III

Overview

The Contract Administrator Ill job involves work of a complex nature which includes the preparation, management, award, administration and close-out of material, equipment, supply and service, professional and technical service, construction and Architecture and Engineering (A/E) contracts for Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). The incumbent is assigned responsibility and accountability to administer large and/or complex procurements and provides guidance to less experienced Contract Administrators.

The incumbent may exercise limited contracting officer authority (up to $1M) for a wide range of contracts.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• In lieu of a Bachelor's Degree, a high school diploma or GED and four (4) years of experience in developing and administering requests for proposals/quotations, specifications, scope of work, and different types of contracts and agreements, in addition to experience stated below will be considered.

Experience

• A minimum of four (4) years of experience in developing and administering requests for proposals/quotations, specifications, scope of work, and different types of contracts and agreements.

Certification/Licensure

• Certification from an accredited procurement program such as the National Contract Management Association (NCMA), the Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC), Institute for Supply Management (ISM), or the National Institute of Government Purchasing (NIGP), must be obtained within two (2) years of hire date and maintained thereafter.

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.

The Contract Administrator Ill job involves work of a complex nature which includes the preparation, management, award, administration and close-out of material, equipment, supply and service, professional and technical service, construction and Architecture and Engineering (A/E) contracts for WMATA. The incumbent is assigned responsibility and accountability to administer large and/or complex procurements and provides guidance to less experienced Contract Administrators. The incumbent may exercise limited contracting officer authority (up to $1M) for a wide range of contracts.

• 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…