NEOGOV · 13 hours ago
SENIOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR (MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT)
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$87K/yr - $130K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is part of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which aims to provide a world-class transportation system in LA County. The Senior Contract Administrator will perform contract administration and management to support Metro's acquisition strategies, including evaluating proposals, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance.
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Responsibilities
Summarizes technical specifications for Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Invitation for Bids (IFBs); performs cost/price analyses on contractor proposals and bids
Plans procurement processes and assists user departments with setting schedules
Schedules advertising and announcement of RFPs and IFBs
Holds pre-proposal and bid conferences to answer questions
Leads proposal and bid evaluation teams; evaluates proposals and bids, including cost/price analysis
Prepares award recommendations for management
Attends various meetings, including pre-bid and post-bid debriefings
Monitors contract compliance and negotiates amendments and/or change orders; establishes pricing/negotiation strategies
Analyzes cost/price elements in contractor proposals, bids, amendments, or change orders
Determines market effect on pricing
Resolves problems and disagreements between contractors and user departments
Converts purchase requisitions to Awards (Purchase Orders) in Metro's online system, including change orders and modifications
Negotiates contract costs, terms, and conditions with vendors
Prepares reports and correspondence
Reviews and approves contractor invoices
Assists new vendors with requirements of the procurement process
Conducts closeout actions upon contract completion, such as final audit, payment, etc
Provides guidance and assistance to new or entry-level employees
May be required to perform other related job duties
Qualification
Required
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position
Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Business, Public Administration, or a related field
Three years of relevant experience performing complex contract administration work; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
Preferred
Master's Degree in a related field preferred
Professional certification from National Contract Management Association (NCMA), American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), Institute for Supply Management (ISM), or equivalent preferred
Experience conducting cost/price analysis independently
Experience developing reports, solicitations for Request for Proposals (RFPs), Invitation for Bids (IFBs), and correspondences
Experience leading and conducting bid evaluations and negotiations
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision Plan - Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan.
Group Life Insurance - PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.
Long-Term Disability Insurance - 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.
Holidays - 12 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Time off with Pay (TOWP) - Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday.
Pension Plan - PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula.
Other Benefits: Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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