Manager, Contracts Management Unit

Manager, Contracts Management Unit (Manager III), Grade M3 Join to apply for the Manager, Contracts Management Unit (Manager III), Grade M3 role at Montgomery County Government About The Position “Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $98,662 to $159,142, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.” Who We Are Montgomery County is a vibrant community adjacent to Washington, D.C., with over one million residents. It is the most populous and most diverse county in Maryland and ranks among the nation’s top ten diverse counties. The County hosts many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses. Department Overview The Department of Health and Human Services delivers public health and human services for the county’s most vulnerable children, adults, and seniors. With more than 2,000 employees, it is the largest County Department, operating 120+ programs across 20+ locations. The Department focuses on improving health, housing, transportation, education, employment, and community safety. What You’ll Be Doing Initiate solicitations (Request for Proposals, Open Solicitations, Invitation for Bid, etc.) in compliance with County Procurement regulations and in collaboration with County entities. Review and approve invoices for accuracy before fiscal processing, ensuring expenditures stay within purchase order limits. Maintain CMU Access database and Excel expense tracking spreadsheets for accurate, timely, and updated entries. Conduct regular monitoring of all contracts, including site visits as required. Partner with grant and contract monitors to ensure completion of State quarterly outcome reports. Review amendments to contracts for modified Statements of Work on grant‑funded contracts. Provide ongoing supervision of CMU staff, including regular team meetings and one‑on‑one sessions. Collaborate with ASC and Fiscal Team for end‑of‑year Purchase Order accrual and liquidation. Perform other job‑related duties as assigned. Occasional site visits to other locations may be required. Minimum Qualifications Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in Contracts Management within local government, public health, and/or human services. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree. Possession of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver’s license. Background investigation will be conducted on the selected candidate prior to appointment. Completion of a financial disclosure statement is required. Preferred Criteria and Interview Preferences Extensive knowledge of Procurement Regulations. Experience utilizing databases and systems for tracking invoices and submitting contract actions. Experience in a healthcare or human services environment. Experience in contract negotiations. Supervisory experience. Experience with contract development and management in a Behavioral Health and/or human services environment. Experience in contract negotiation. Experience supervising a team of contract specialists. Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills. Important Information Montgomery County Government (MCG) is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. The County provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities and follows all applicable laws. Employment preference is available for certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability; refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference for more information. Employees subject to the County Ethics Law must obtain advanced approval for any outside employment and comply with the prohibitions listed in County Code 19A‑12. Detailed information can be found on the Ethics Commission website. All applicants will respond to questions related to their education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job. #J-18808-Ljbffr