CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM MANAGER
Company: Arlington County, VA
Location: Arlington
Posted on: January 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Position Information
Arlington County's Department of Environmental Services (DES) is
seeking an experienced professional to lead and direct the
contracting, purchasing, and internal control functions for DES as
a Contracts Administration and Program Manager. This position
oversees the complex DES contracts and capital programs including
$2.9B capital construction and corresponding maintenance programs,
annual budgets of $315 million across utility, stormwater,
transportation, and general fund sources as well as operational
service contracts of up to $4M. The Manager will oversee contracts
(construction, service, technology, etc.) that range in size
($250k-$180M) over their contract life.
The Contracts Administration and Program Manager will provide
strategic direction to drive the Department's creation of
procedures, processes, and systems improving and standardizing the
management of the Department's decentralized contracting and
purchasing activities. This position will also oversee internal
audits by consulting with the financial and project managers as a
technical expert; coordinating with the Department's grant manager
to oversee external grant-related audits; and making
recommendations for internal controls independently and in response
to audits.
To learn more about our services, please visit DES .
Responsibilities for this leadership position include four areas of
focus:
Contracts and Purchasing
Minimum:
Desirable: Preference may be given to candidates with
certifications and/or experience in one or more of the following:
A complete application will include a letter of interest and
resume. Please attach a cover letter and resume which highlight how
your background meets the qualifications and desirable experience
for this position.
Completion of the Commonwealth of Virginia Statement of Economic
Interest form will be required of the successful candidate upon
hire and annually thereafter.
Covid-19: Arlington County Government is committed to the health,
safety and wellness for all staff. In support of that commitment,
all current and newly hired employees are required to provide proof
of Covid-19 vaccination. For those qualified employees with a
disability or sincerely held religious belief which prohibits them
from receiving a vaccine, you will be able to contact the Office of
Human Rights to request a reasonable accommodation.
Additional Information
Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with some
schedule flexibility around core business hours. This position is
eligible for partial telework.
This position is classified as DES Contracts Administration and
Audit Section Manager.
Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are considered
part of the selection (or application) process and are required for
this position. Please do not give "see resume" as a response to the
questions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Arlington County offers a competitive salary and a great benefits
package including a Defined Benefit (pension) plan. For more
information on Arlington's family friendly benefits, click here
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Arlington County Government employee benefits depend on whether a
position is permanent, the number of hours worked, and the number
of months the position is scheduled.
Specific information on benefits and conditions of employment can
be found on the Arlington County Human Resources Department
website: www.arlingtonva.us/pers.
Permanent, Full-Time Appointments
All jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise
stated in the announcement. The following benefits are
available:
Paid Leave : Vacation leave is earned at the rate of four hours
biweekly. Leave accrual increases every three years until eight
hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of
service. Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly.
There are eleven paid holidays each year.
Health and Dental Insurance : Three group health insurance plans
are offered - a network open access plan, a point-of-service plan,
and a health maintenance organization. A group dental insurance
plan is also offered. The County pays a significant portion of the
premium for these plans for employees and their dependents. A
discount vision plan is provided for eye care needs.
Life Insurance : A group term policy of basic life insurance is
provided at no cost to employees. The benefit is one times annual
salary. Additional life insurance is available with rates based on
the employee's age and smoker/non-smoker status.
Retirement : The County offers three vehicles to help you prepare
for retirement: a defined benefit plan, a defined contribution plan
(401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan (457). The defined
benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your
final average salary and years of service with the County. You
contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this
plan. General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public
safety employees contribute 7.5% of pay. Employees become vested in
the plan at five years of service. The County also contributes to
this plan.
For general employees, the County also contributes 4.2% of pay to a
defined contribution plan (401(a)) . The County also matches your
457 contribution, up to $20 per pay period, in this plan. The 457
deferred compensation plan allows you to set aside money on either
a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual
limit. New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax
contribution equal to 2% of your base pay.
Other Benefits: The County also offers health, dependent care, and
parking flexible spending accounts; long-term care insurance;
tuition assistance; transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a
college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities;
and a variety of other employee benefits.
Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:
Part time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive
paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked
per week.
Limited Term Appointments:
Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the
employees do not achieve permanent status.
Temporary Regular Appointments:
Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are
eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as described
above. They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave, and paid
holidays.
Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments:
Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable hours
receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid leave or
benefits. Exceptions are noted in individual announcements.
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How much experience do you have in procurement and contract
administration that involved material, equipment and service
contracts for multi-million dollar commitments?
Please check any professional contract certification(s) you
possess.
If "Other" selected in the above question, list the related
certification(s)/license(s) that you possess.
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A complete application includes a letter of interest and a resume.
I have attached both a letter and resume to this application
highlighting how my background and experience meets the
qualifications and desirable experience for this position.
Agency Arlington County
Address 2100 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 511
Arlington, Virginia, 22201
Phone 703-228-3500
Website https://careers.arlingtonva.us/
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