Contract Administrator Expert DBM

The Contract Management Division (CMD) was established in late 2019 and is the newest division to the Office of Personnel Services and Benefits (OPSB) under the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). The CMD is a high quality, diverse multi-disciplined team of contract, procurement, fiscal and administrative professionals with an adept knowledge of the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) process. 

This is a Management Service Position

STD 0021

301 W. Preston Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

The incumbent is responsible for performing as an expert professional for the Division’s most technical and complex contracts. The incumbent performs contract management and administration duties by applying the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) model for assigned contracts. The incumbent functions as a technical and subject matter expert as it relates to interpretation and application of contract management and administration principles, applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures for contract related activities. The incumbent will craft, develop and establish standard operating procedures, and workflows for contract management operations.

This recruitment is for a position in the Department of Budget and Management's (DBM) Contract Management Division.

The incumbent will manage assigned contracts through contract lifecycle stages such as planning, organizing, executing contract development, negotiation, performance management, terms and conditions, vendor management, change management, and close-out management, and other contract management and administration related activities. Participates in the development and authoring of contract terms and conditions for multiple solicitation types, analyzes bids and proposals, and votes for vendor awards during the pre-award phase; and authors or revises other procurement-related announcements or documents. Manages Division’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for assigned contracts and participates in auditing of assigned contracts.

Experience: Five years of professional experience in contract management or procurement involving duties such as: soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, awarding, and administering contracts and ensuring compliance with governmental procurement laws, regulations, and conditions.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the completion of 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university, on a year-for year basis, for up to three years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute certification as a Certified Professional Contracts Manager from the National Contract Management Association for four years of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Contracting, Industrial Management or logistics specialist classifications or administrative support specialty codes in the procurement or financial management fields of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Employees in this classification will be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

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.

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS. 

Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).

Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.

Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.  

Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.

Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year.  

Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension.

Positions may be eligible for telework.

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.