Contract Administrative Specialist

Prince George's County Government • Capitol Heights, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is senior level professional work whereby incumbents perform a variety of assignments in the areas of (1) community liaison/ development/advocacy or (2) social services work among client populations (e.g., youth, aged, community action, housing development, health, etc.). Incumbents may perform the more complex community development assignments subject to extensive public contact. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Community Developer IV or other designated official. Work performance is reviewed in terms of production, timeliness, and the successful completion of assignments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Service, Sociology, Psychology, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of responsible community development supervisory work.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C driver's license.
• Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.
• U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

Nice To Haves

• Please note there is no equivalency for the required supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Review scopes of work, budgets, and vendor submissions to ensure alignment with County requirements before routing for approval.
• Coordinate directly with program staff, vendors and subcontractors to clarify contract terms, resolve discrepancies, and address concerns raised by program staff.
• Assist Program Administrators with drafting amendments, MOUs, and Administrative Orders to support changing program needs.
• Monitor all outstanding contracts in review with the Office of Law, Risk Management, and Office of Procurement Services, following up with agencies to prevent delays.
• Maintain the division’s agreement tracker, providing weekly status updates to leadership and preparing reports for executive review.
• Ensured all contractual documents were uploaded accurately into SPEED and that requisitions were entered correctly in Ariba for timely processing.
• Provided daily guidance to staff on required forms, contract types, deadlines, and procedural steps to ensure consistent compliance across divisions.
• Support onboarding and training for new Health Department employees on the contractual process, including forms, workflows, and approval protocols.
• Escalate unresolved or complex contractual issues to the Contracts and Procurement Manager and Administrative Compliance Chief for internal decision-making.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for County attorneys regarding legal questions tied to contractual language or vendor compliance.
• Assist procurement with tracking term contracts and coordinated with Program Administrators to ensure timely renewals.

Benefits

• The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior