Senior Contract Administrator (Administrator V)

OPEN RECRUITMENT

Executive Service Position

(This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.)

If you have ever taken a flight from BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport; renewed your Maryland driver's license; traveled to an Orioles game on the Light Rail; embarked on a cruise from the Port of Baltimore; received roadside assistance from CHART Emergency Patrol; or reduced your commute time by using one of Maryland's toll roads then you have experienced some of the superb services provided by the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT).

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The Maryland Department of Transportation The Secretary's Office (MDOT TSO) is recruiting for a Senior Contract Administrator (Administrator V) in the Office of Administration, Budget and Contracts. This position handles the daily management and implementation of department wide Operations and Information Technology contracts which include but are not limited to, assisting the procurement team with Request for Proposals (RFP), Invitation for bid (IFB), tasks orders, sole source for software and hardware, proposal negotiations and agreements, resource sharing proposals, agreements, Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) and multiple other project requirement packages. This position also works closely with all MDOT modes, MDOT Procurement Offices, the State Department of Information Technology (DoIT), and the Department of General Services to initiate, assist in the drafting of specifications of RFP's IFB's Task Orders, Work Orders, Change Orders, modifications, extensionrequest, substitution request, Procurement Review Group (PRG) form and Board of Public Works Agenda Items and documentation.

Some of the essential duties of the Senior Contracts Administrator include, but are not limited to the following:

• Review all terms and conditions on all Software License Agreements with private software providers, for the Department and the Modes in order to avoid conflicts with the State of Maryland requirements.
• Monitor and review Information Technology blanket purchase orders and purchase orders in the State of Maryland Financial Management Information System (FMIS) and MDOT Enhanced Procurement Information Control System (EPICS
• Write and process justifications for sole source agreements for IT hardware and software procurements.
• Provide guidance and support to the Resource Sharing Administrator for Telecommunications Resource Sharing Agreements.
• Provide leadership and knowledge to internal customers and the Modes in preparation of Request for Proposals concerning Information Technology procurement, task orders, and Sole Source Proposals.
• Analyzes risk and pricing strategies of solicitations, task orders, and change orders.

The current vacancy exists at MDOT TSO in the Office of Administration, Budgets and Contracts, which is located in Hanover, MD. (Anne Arundel County).

This position may allow a hybrid work schedule, including telework and required on-site work hours.

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience:

Six (6) years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.

Four (4) years of this experience must include progressively responsible work in contract management, including drafting scopes of work and technical specifications, monitoring, evaluating, and documenting contractor performance, and ensuring compliance.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Contract Management, Finance, Information Systems, Industrial Technology, or a closely related field.
• Specialized IT Contracting Experience (e.g., software licensing, IT infrastructure and support services, Application development, system integration, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills

None.

TO APPLY: You must complete an MDOT employment application (DTS-1) online to be considered for this recruitment. RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE MDOT EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. No paper applications will be accepted.

Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks.

You may apply online at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 pm on 12/29/2025.

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please notify in advance. MD Relay Service Number (711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MDOT does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Issued Date: 12/15/2025

The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to evaluate your experience and education further to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described in detail in the Work History section of this application. If you cite experience in your response that is not included in the Work History section of this application, your application may be considered incomplete, and you may not receive further consideration for this position. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.