MANAGER III

(Contract Management Team)

MONTGOMERYCOUNTYGOVERNMENT

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

401 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, Maryland

Requisition #1895

$57,768 – $105,588

JOB SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Employee will function as Team Leader of the Contract Management Team. Duties will include working on a regular basis with the Executive Directors of major contractors, DHHS Director and Service Chiefs on a wide range of solicitation and contract issues. Thorough knowledge of the complex contractual processes and procedures as well as performance based contracting required. Employee will plan, develop, coordinate, and evaluate DHHS’ contract administration policies and programs. This work involves regular contact and negotiations with senior staff in the Office of Procurement, County Attorney’s Office and the Department of Finance. Incumbent will also provide regular supervision and direction to the staff of the Contract Management Team in the oversight, processing, and administration of all solicitations.

As a manager/supervisor of unionized employees, this position has responsibility for fostering a positive labor relations environment based on mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  Possession of a Bachelor’s degree.

Experience:     Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in procurement and contract management.

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

PREFERRED CRITERIA:

Resumes should indicate information specific to the preferred criteria listed below.

1.     Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or Finance

2.    Experience supervising and evaluating staff at all levels

3.     Experience working with and knowledge of State/County procurement laws and regulations

4.    Experience developing and implementing automated financial and other tracking systems

5.    Experience managing the negotiation, prioritizing, and execution of the contract process by dealing with various stakeholders (vendors, procurement office, council staff, attorneys, contract specialists, etc.)

If selected for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
 
To apply on-line, please visit our website at http://www.montogeryocuntymd.gov/, click on “careers” then “Managerial/Executive”  or submit your resume by COB 8/07/06 to Montgomery County Office of Human Resources,   101 Monroe Street, 7^th Floor, Rockville, Maryland 20850.