Contract Manager Assistant

The Department of Information Technology supports Maryland agencies and commissions through its leadership and strategic direction in Information Technology and Telecommunications.

Technological resources at the agency’s disposal combined with a talented and knowledgeable team allow the Department of Information Technology (DoIT) to successfully identify and promulgate opportunities for State agencies to run more efficiently and maximizes the State’s investment in lower operating costs.

Dept. of Information Technology (DoIT)

• Provide contract management support for the Department’s Intake Process;
• Assist the Director of Contract Management with the preparation of weekly agendas;
• Collaborate and research with other state agencies and DoIT personnel on agenda items, provide responses to questions and follow-up to committee members;
• Update tracking log, ServiceNow and agencies with results of meeting;
• Prepare summaries for the Office of State Procurement (OSP);
• Assist with the drafting of solicitations, including Requests for Proposals, Invitations for Bid and secondary level competition solicitations that exceed the Department’s small procurement authority;
• Work with OSP through the procurement process and award;
• Support Non-Visual Access (NVA) compliance, monitoring, reporting, and auditing requirements for the State’s Information Technology projects and contracts;
• Draft work order documents;
• Release work orders and communicate requirements with Contractors;
• Assist with onboarding activities.

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Five years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point and Google Applications such as Sheets and Documents to create and maintain complex and professional written correspondence, memos, presentations, and spreadsheets with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of the State of Maryland contract & procurement policies, regulations, and standards. 

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

Contractual employees who work for an agency and have a current employment contract of 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) will be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.   View rates on the Department of Budget & Management website, State Employees, Health Benefits, Contractual/Variable rates.

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Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.