Contracts Manager (Information Technology and Operations Goods and Services)

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

About The Position

As Contracts Manager (Information Technology and Operations Goods and Services), you and your team will be responsible for a full range of pre-award, post-award and terminations/close-out functions for major information technology, supply, service and other types of contracts. Contracts Manager (Information Technology and Operations Goods and Services) Serves in the Procurement and Contracts Department in the Office of Supply Chain Management at the Headquarters Office. Performs pre-award and post-award contracting functions, including reviewing, planning, soliciting, evaluating, awarding and administering large dollar value goods and service contracts. Major clients for this position include the Office of Technology and supervises Contracting Officers. Performs related functions. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Leads, mentors, and supervises a team of Contracting Officers, fostering professional development and high performance. Reviews and approves solicitation documents, contract awards, and contract modifications prepared by the team of Contracting Officers. Serves as a subject matter expert on IT procurement, providing guidance on sourcing strategies and contract negotiations. Collaborates with the Procurement Director to review incoming requests, assign work, coordinate team workflows, and ensure deadlines are met. Participates in program review and pre-negotiation conferences with top-level/management personnel on proposed procurement programs. Prepares procurement plans, conferring with General Counsel and technical staff as appropriate. Drafts solicitation documents such as Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Invitation for Bids (IFB); chairs pre-proposal conferences for prospective offerors; responds to inquiries from potential offerors and prepares written amendments to the solicitation, as required. Conducts a review of proposals once offers are received. Makes a preliminary review of all offers for conformity and responsiveness. Conducts negotiations to obtain pthe rice and other terms and conditions most advantageous to the Airports Authority. Chairs pre-award conference with contractor and Airports Authority technical staff, in which reviews contractor responsibility, the scope of work, contract requirements and procedures, scheduling, etc. Performs contract management and administration. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Seven years of progressively responsible experience in procurement and contract administration.
An Equivalent Combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of supervisory principles and ability to manage the operations and programs of the unit/team.
Knowledge of and ability to apply contracting principles, policies, and procedures to pre-award and post-award actions.
Knowledge of and ability to implement various types of contracts and methods of contracting for information technology projects and for goods and services.
Skill in managing and administering multiple major procurements and contracts concurrently.
Ability to perform detailed analyses of data and information and make recommendations.
Commitment to ethics and integrity in public service to ensure ethical and transparent team activities, set an example for integrity on the team, foster full and open competition in procurement and contracting, and in performing related functions.
Ability to speak and write effectively, with emphasis on negotiation and persuasive techniques.
Skill in using a computer and modern office suite software, with emphasis on contracts and procurement management systems/software.
A Bachelor’s Degree in any field.
A state driver’s license in good standing.
Certification as a Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) by the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council or national or federal certification in a recognized procurement certification/credential within two years of hire, placement, or promotion in the job.

Nice To Haves

Experience with information technology and software procurement and contracting, to include determining the appropriate sourcing method and contract negotiation.
Substantial public sector procurement and contracting experience.
Certification as a Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) by the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council or national or federal certification in a recognized procurement certification/credential.

Responsibilities

Leads, mentors, and supervises a team of Contracting Officers, fostering professional development and high performance.
Reviews and approves solicitation documents, contract awards, and contract modifications prepared by the team of Contracting Officers.
Serves as a subject matter expert on IT procurement, providing guidance on sourcing strategies and contract negotiations.
Collaborates with the Procurement Director to review incoming requests, assign work, coordinate team workflows, and ensure deadlines are met.
Participates in program review and pre-negotiation conferences with top-level/management personnel on proposed procurement programs.
Prepares procurement plans, conferring with General Counsel and technical staff as appropriate.
Drafts solicitation documents such as Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Invitation for Bids (IFB); chairs pre-proposal conferences for prospective offerors; responds to inquiries from potential offerors and prepares written amendments to the solicitation, as required.
Conducts a review of proposals once offers are received.
Makes a preliminary review of all offers for conformity and responsiveness.
Conducts negotiations to obtain pthe rice and other terms and conditions most advantageous to the Airports Authority.
Chairs pre-award conference with contractor and Airports Authority technical staff, in which reviews contractor responsibility, the scope of work, contract requirements and procedures, scheduling, etc.
Performs contract management and administration.
Performs other duties as assigned.