Contract Manager

TriTech Enterprise Systems (TriTech) is seeking a 'Contract Manager' for a temp to hire. This position will be for a minimum of six months before you become an employee for the State of Maryland. The Contract Manager will provide procurement and contract management support to the Office of Information Technology (OIT). The consultant will assist in ensuring that OIT obtains reliable, cost-efficient, and timely goods and services while adhering to all County procurement policies, legal requirements, and industry best practices. This position will work closely with County Procurement and County Legal to ensure OIT stakeholders maintain compliance and support operational efficiency.Duties and Responsibilities:The Contract Manager will initiate, develop, and implement Information Technology-related contracts and will support the Contract Manager Lead in carrying out the following responsibilities:Interface with various levels of personnel and management throughout the County, as well as with external vendors and contractorsPrepare solicitations (RFB, RFP, RFQ) and administer the contracts until performance is completedPrepare Requests for Information (RFIs) and support the management of related documentation, vendor demonstrations, and Q&A activitiesPerform all steps of the procurement process, such as kick-off and pre-proposal meetings, review of documents, tracking approvals, facilitating legal and purchasing review, and moving contract documents and amendments through the collaboration and approval process within OITMonitor all financial aspects of assigned contracts (e.g., monitoring funding, burn rate, and expenditures)Support day-to-day procurement operations within OIT, including supplier performance monitoring, contract expiration monitoring/renewals, contract scope monitoring/change development/dispute coordinationEnsures all relevant documentation accompanies contracts and maintains digital and hard copies of relevant documentationSharing and providing clarity of contract processes, conditions, and details with employeesMaintains schedules/calendars for the Contract Office in preparation, organization, setting agenda, taking notes and minutes, developing action items, and general follow-up of meetingsCommunications to all levels of the organizationPerforms other related duties as requiredMinimum Qualifications/Skill Sets:The candidate MUST have documented experience in the following areas (Please DO NOT send candidates that do not meet these minimum qualifications).4 Years of contract management experience2 Years of experience in Information Technology administrative support4 years of experience with Microsoft Office SoftwareFundamental knowledge of Infrastructure conceptsBachelor’s Degree or equivalent experienceExceptional organization and coordination skillsExceptional oral and written communication skillsAbility to work as part of a team, independently, and multitaskPreferred Qualifications/Skill Sets:Knowledge of IT purchasing for government entities. (Federal, State, or Local)Experience in managing high-profile programs for enterprise solutionsRequired Submissions:Documented evidence of required experience and educationTriTech is an equal opportunity employer.Powered by JazzHRXpnW2aw5Y0