Short Description:
Contract Management Specialist Level 3 5-6 Years
Complete accountability for documenting and delivering all contractual obligations between DC-Net and approved partners in the local, federal, and non-profit arenas.
Complete Description:
This position, under the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) and the purview of the DC-Net enterprise, assumes responsibility for the negotiation, documentation, approval, management, and final deliverable implementation of all contractual obligations between DC-Net and approved customers, vendors, and other available resources. Accountabilities include entire project management of assigned contractual interactions/memorandums of understanding to include customer interface, SOW determination, legal authorization, material procurement, labor costs and allocation, implementation, due date compliance, and required recurring charges and service level agreement commitments. This position requires exceptional customer-focus and interactive skills, excellent organizational talent, advanced IT technical knowledge, and considerable background and experience with local government contractual processes.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
• Act as lead interface and key decision-maker involving any and all contractual obligations with approved parties.
• Document SOW and associated deliverable requirements
• Manage issuance, tracking and follow through from cradle to grave of all task orders
• Mange all funding and procurement requirements related to task orders
• Maintain budgetary compliance and customer desired due date integrity
• Develop facility recommendations with cost benefit analysis.
• Act as primary contact and counsel to Senior Management.
• Responsible for the development of all RFI and RFP documents required for bid leveling.
• Exhibit leadership characteristics: strong communication skills, full understanding of internal policies, group and individual management.
• Carry out such additional or alternative duties which are reasonably consistent with their position as may be required.
Behavior Characteristics:
Proven communicator and team player who can effectively interact with others to accomplish tasks within tight schedules; excellent organizational and time management skills; high intellect, strong reliance on common sense, well tuned analytical skills.
Skills:
Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
Expertise Rating
Local/DC government contractual design, management, and implementation
Highly desired
10
Years
3 - Expert
Significant background in current IT technologies
Required
10
Years
3 - Expert
Project management professional accreditation
Nice to have
5
Years
2 - Proficient
Strong communication and presentation skills
Required
10
Years
3 - Expert
Master’s Degree or equivalent work experience in related field
Required
10
Years
3 - Expert
Background in federal/local grant application, implementation, and closeout processes
Required
5
Years
3 - Expert
Exp. Leading diverse work groups
Required
5
Years
3 - Expert
Skilled user of MS Office tools
Required
5
Years
3 - Expert
MOU and Management service contract experience within a municipal government
Required
10
Years
3 - Expert