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Contract Manager

Posted 9 Days Ago

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Upper Marlboro, MD, USA

In-Office

Mid level

Agency • HR Tech • Professional Services • Consulting

The Role

The Contract Manager oversees the lifecycle of transportation contracts, ensuring compliance and strategic negotiation while improving processes and mentoring staff.

Summary Generated by Built In

THRS is seeking a highly organized and strategic Contract Manager to steer the full lifecycle of complex transportation agreements. You will be the central figure responsible for ensuring that all activities—from initial planning through closeout—are executed with total transparency, precision, and compliance. This role is critical to the County's fixed-route bus operations and associated technology agreements.

Core Responsibilities
1. Contract Lifecycle Management & Compliance

Phase Leadership: Lead all phases of contract management, from pre-award planning to final closeout.
Technical Writing: Draft and review contractual documents, including Scopes of Work (SOWs), negotiation memoranda, and justifications.
Strategic Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for internal staff, program managers, and external subcontractors.
Compliance Oversight: Interpret contracts to ensure strict adherence to legal requirements, procurement regulations, and County policies.
Risk Mitigation: Monitor contractor performance and prepare monthly service performance reports and official correspondence.

2. Negotiation & Administration

Drafting Documentation: Prepare letters and documentation related to materials, equipment, and professional services.
Strategic Negotiation: Develop pre-negotiation strategies and lead negotiations for change orders, claims, and modifications.
Authorization: Review and approve passthrough requests prior to final management authorization.
Contract Interpretation: Interpret obligations to ensure all contractual requirements are fulfilled.

3. Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Support

Workflow Enhancement: Refine SOPs, templates, and workflows to improve organizational efficiency.
Collaborative Sourcing: Partner with Sourcing and Procurement teams to support sourcing events and competitive procurement.
Internal Advisory: Advise cross-functional teams (Risk, Compliance, Legal, etc.) on contract standards and County policies.
Staff Mentorship: Provide guidance and training to staff on contract drafting and procurement-related legal considerations.

Key Requirements

Strategic Thinking: You possess the ability to think strategically while managing high-stakes, public-sector procurement.
Communication: Exceptional oral and written communication skills are essential.
Proactive Problem-Solving: You are a proactive troubleshooter with deep experience in vendor management.

Skills Required

Experience in contract lifecycle management and compliance
Strong technical writing skills
Experience with public-sector procurement
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Vendor management experience

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The Company

16 Employees

Year Founded: 1994

What We Do

The HR Source specializes in connecting top talent with great companies, offering personalized hiring solutions and expert matchmaking. They provide staffing, recruiting, consulting, and outsourced HR needs for businesses.