Contracts Manager (Program Manager I), Grade N23

“Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $76,742 to $111,741, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.”

WHO WE ARE

Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.

The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County’s public health and human services that meets the needs of our community’s most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.

As a department, we believe the health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Contract Management Team, is recruiting for an enthusiastic and talented individual for Contract  Manager to join our team. We’re seeking someone who thrives on providing exceptional customer service, has strong technical expertise, and brings a solid understanding of contract management. If you’re looking to contribute your talents to a collaborative and dynamic team, please apply!

This is a non-supervisory position responsible for developing solicitations (RFPs, IFBs, Informal’s, Opens, etc.) and new contracts, executing contract amendments and renewals, and managing tasks related to the assigned Service Area(s). The role also involves seeking insurance requirements and approvals through the County's Office of Risk Management, maintaining and updating all contract database tracking tools to ensure timely completion, accurate reporting, and proper documentation of contract activities.

As the primary liaison between the HHS Contract Management Team (CMT), the Office of Procurement, and the assigned program Service Area(s), this position provides technical expertise, guidance to program staff, and serves as the subject matter expert on all contract-related matters for the assigned Program Service Area(s). The role also includes conducting contract training sessions for program monitors as needed.      

Experience: Considerable (3 years) of professional experience in contract management, which may include project/program/grant management, research and development of contracting processes, or contract administration.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree. 

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted

The selected candidate will be required to complete and submit a Financial Disclosure Statement.

Interview Preference Criteria:

Interview selection will be based on the following interview preference criteria:

• Experience with legal writing, including drafting and editing contracts and amendments.
• Experience with analyzing data, preparing and developing reports and proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools.
• Ability to manage, prioritize projects and work independently to problem-solve complex projects.
• Knowledgeable in contract management and processes.
• Ability to provide concise, clear and precise information to supervisor, team members, and customers.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.

Montgomery County Government(MCG)  is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.