Contract Management Officer

State of Maryland•Baltimore City, MD

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position performs the full professional work for the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) in the procurement of commodity, equipment, solicitations, contract, services and agreement actions exceeding the delegated authority of facilities and headquarters units within MDH. This position will also ensure that the Department’s procurement of services is done in accordance with the State Finance and Procurement Article, COMAR Title 21 and various policies and procedures established by the Board of Public Works, Department of Budget and Management and Department of General Services. This position is hybrid telework eligible.

Requirements

Six years of experience, including two years in contract management or procurement involving soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and awarding contracts, and ensuring compliance with governmental procurement laws, regulations, and conditions.
An additional four years of professional contract management experience or professional procurement experience.
Possession of a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland (if assigned duties requiring vehicle operation).
Certification as a Procurement Professional from the Maryland Department of General Services within one year of appointment (if not already obtained).

Nice To Haves

Public or private sector procurement expertise.
Contract administration experience.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder agreements in a regulated environment.
Experience supporting healthcare-related contracts or programs, particularly those involving Medicaid, public health, or rural health service delivery.
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders, including program offices, finance teams, legal counsel, and external vendors or providers.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate programmatic needs into clear, actionable procurement and contract requirements and performance measures.
Experience with problem-solving in complex regulatory environments to include risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

Perform full professional work in the procurement of commodity, equipment, solicitations, contracts, services, and agreement actions exceeding delegated authority.
Ensure procurement of services complies with State Finance and Procurement Article, COMAR Title 21, and policies from the Board of Public Works, Department of Budget and Management, and Department of General Services.