Contract Manager

Matrix Systems & Technologies•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

Matrix Systems and Technologies Inc., is a leading information technology solutions provider based in the Washington, DC metro area. We have provided services in full life-cycle engineering analysis, strategic planning, testing and process management for clients across the North-eastern corridor since 1996. Our client base includes; The State of Maryland, Maryland State Department of Education, Prince George’s County Maryland, IRS, Northrop Grumman, Computer Sciences Corporation, SAIC, Lockheed Martin, American University, and the Department of Health and Human Services. This role will initiate, develop and implement Information Technology related contracts and will support the Contract Manager Lead in carrying out various responsibilities.

Requirements

2 Years of contract management experience
2 Years of experience in Information Technology administrative support.
4 years of experience with Microsoft Office Software.
Fundamental knowledge of Infrastructure concepts.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Exceptional organization and coordination skills
Exceptional oral and written communications skills
Ability to work as part of a team, independently, and multi-task.
Knowledge of IT purchasing for government entities. (Federal, State or Local)
Experience in managing high profile programs for enterprise solutions

Responsibilities

Initiate, develop and implement Information Technology related contracts.
Support the Contract Manager Lead in carrying out responsibilities.
Interface with various levels of personnel and management throughout the County, as well as with external vendors and contractors.
Prepare solicitations (RFB, RFP, RFQ) and administer the contracts until performance is completed.
Prepare Requests for Information (RFIs) and support the management of related documentation, vendor demonstrations, and Q&A activities.
Perform all steps of the procurement process such as kick-off and pre-proposal meetings, review of documents, tracking approvals, facilitating legal and purchasing review and moving contract documents and amendments through the collaboration and approval process within OIT.
Monitor all financial aspects of assigned contracts (e.g. monitoring funding, burn rate, and expenditures).
Support day-to-day procurement operations within OIT, including supplier performance monitoring, contract expiration monitoring / renewals, contract scope monitoring / change development / dispute coordination.
Ensures all relevant documentation accompany contracts, and maintaining digital and hard copies of relevant documentation.
Sharing and providing clarity of contract processes, conditions and details with employees.
Maintains schedules/calendars for the Contract Office in preparation, organization, setting agenda, taking notes and minutes, developing action items, and general follow up of meetings.
Communications to all levels of the organization.
Performs other related duties as required.