Overview
On Site
USD 77,629.00 - 101,103.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Operations
Policies
Supplier relationship management
FOCUS
Innovation
Purchase orders
Invoices
Insurance
Collaboration
Business requirements
Metrics
Presentations
Process improvement
Risk management
Attention to detail
Organized
Leadership
Documentation
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Enterprise software
SAP BASIS
Hyperion
Analytical skill
Modeling
Policies and procedures
Management
Regulatory Compliance
Auditing
Risk assessment
Internal control
Enterprise resource planning
Oracle
Microsoft Office
Adobe Acrobat
Oracle Linux
DICE
Human resources
Evaluation
Recruiting
Law
Life insurance
Health insurance
IBM WebSphere MQ
Procurement
Contract management
Job Details
About the Position
The anticipated salary range is $77,629 - $101,103
WHO WE ARE
OUR MISSION: To facilitate the use of public funds to effectively procure goods, services, and construction in an inclusive, transparent, and equitable manner that best serves County residents, businesses, and the public interest.
The Office of Procurement is comprised of hard-working, intelligent, and thoughtful staff members. Some staff members have been here for 1 year, and others for 30 years. But our core values remain the same: efficiency, collaboration, transparency, and empathy. We strive to embody those core values in our everyday operations and interactions.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Office of Procurement (PRO) is currently recruiting for up to two (2) Contract Performance Analyst (Program Manager II) positions within the Division of Operations. Contract performance analysts work closely with user department contract administrators to ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and contractual requirements. Our goal is to identify, investigate and prevent contract value leak. This is intended to improve contract quality, use contracts efficiently and effectively, improve supplier management, generate savings, and focus more on collaboration and innovation between the Office of Procurement and internal stakeholders. Contract performance analysts review current contracts for intent vs. use and then takes a proactive approach to future contract development. The contract performance analyst is positioned to deepen understanding of contract utilization, contract adherence, and the ability to identify unnecessary spending and improper contract management.
What You'll Be Doing
PRO seeks up to two (2) Contract Performance Analyst positions who will be responsible for conducting thorough contract investigations, reviewing the intent vs use of contracts, and payment audits to verify that invoices are accurate and compliant with contract terms with supporting documentation. Upon the departments determination for a need of goods, services or construction, the contract performance analyst will also assist departments with solicitation development to ensure the appropriate procurement mechanism and sufficient language is utilized so the County obtains the best quality and value for future contracts.
We are looking for a person who can successfully perform the following duties that include but are not limited to:
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Thorough five (5) years professional experience in procurement and/or contract management.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
There are interview selection criteria for this position. Applicants will be required to answer additional questions when filling out their applications.
#DICE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference .
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
MCG's Total Rewards
To promote your overall well-being and help secure your future, MCG offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Benefits include a wide variety of health and wellness plans, life insurance, flexible schedules, and time off for work-life balance. For most health insurance plans, MCG contributes 75% to 80% towards the premium. MCG's retirement plan contributions vary based on the plan's provisions. Below is a link to an overview of the benefits generally available to regular full-time and part-time MCG employees, including MCG's award-winning wellness program, LiveWell. For eligibility and plan details, please visit:
MCG Total Rewards
01
MQ Question PROGRAM MANAGER II (000832)
What is your highest level of completed education?
02
MQ Question PROGRAM MANAGER II (000832)
How many years of professional experience do you have in a program/specialization directly related to procurement and/or contract management.?
The anticipated salary range is $77,629 - $101,103
WHO WE ARE
OUR MISSION: To facilitate the use of public funds to effectively procure goods, services, and construction in an inclusive, transparent, and equitable manner that best serves County residents, businesses, and the public interest.
The Office of Procurement is comprised of hard-working, intelligent, and thoughtful staff members. Some staff members have been here for 1 year, and others for 30 years. But our core values remain the same: efficiency, collaboration, transparency, and empathy. We strive to embody those core values in our everyday operations and interactions.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Office of Procurement (PRO) is currently recruiting for up to two (2) Contract Performance Analyst (Program Manager II) positions within the Division of Operations. Contract performance analysts work closely with user department contract administrators to ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and contractual requirements. Our goal is to identify, investigate and prevent contract value leak. This is intended to improve contract quality, use contracts efficiently and effectively, improve supplier management, generate savings, and focus more on collaboration and innovation between the Office of Procurement and internal stakeholders. Contract performance analysts review current contracts for intent vs. use and then takes a proactive approach to future contract development. The contract performance analyst is positioned to deepen understanding of contract utilization, contract adherence, and the ability to identify unnecessary spending and improper contract management.
What You'll Be Doing
PRO seeks up to two (2) Contract Performance Analyst positions who will be responsible for conducting thorough contract investigations, reviewing the intent vs use of contracts, and payment audits to verify that invoices are accurate and compliant with contract terms with supporting documentation. Upon the departments determination for a need of goods, services or construction, the contract performance analyst will also assist departments with solicitation development to ensure the appropriate procurement mechanism and sufficient language is utilized so the County obtains the best quality and value for future contracts.
We are looking for a person who can successfully perform the following duties that include but are not limited to:
- Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with internal business stakeholders.
- Building a strong understanding of the needs, requirements, and priorities across assigned departments.
- Conducting reviews of procurement records, including contracts, purchase orders, invoices, certificates of insurance, and supporting paperwork.
- Identifying and investigating discrepancies in procurement documentation, collaborating with internal stakeholders and vendors to resolve issues and ensure timely resolution.
- Monitoring vendor performance in collaboration with the departmental Contract Administrators (CA) and review future opportunities for contract improvement.
- Providing guidance and support to departmental staff on procurement compliance requirements, documentation standards, and best practices for collecting and maintaining contract documentation.
- Monitoring and tracking compliance metrics, trends, and findings, and prepare reports and presentations for management review.
- Identifying opportunities for process improvement and risk mitigation.
- You have a comprehensive knowledge of contract management in support of a large organization.
- You have experience in audits, risk assessments, and internal control reviews.
- You have experience in analyzing, interpreting, understanding, and applying laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the procurement of goods and services.
- You can manage simultaneous projects and you are meticulous, detail-oriented, organized, timely, and reliable to successfully complete all tasks.
- You are self-sufficient and a problem-solver who can keep work functions flowing.
- You communicate positively, in both oral and written form, and deliver clear and accurate messages to vendors, departments, and upper leadership.
- You are a passionate self-starter with the highest integrity and ethics and understand confidentiality requirements for sensitive procurement information and documentation.
- You are skillful in using a computer and automated office technology at an advanced level. This may include but is not limited to: knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Office 365), Adobe Reader/Writer, SharePoint, Enterprise software (ERP/Oracle), specialized software (BASIS, eBudget, Hyperion), and other computer-based analytical and modeling tools.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Thorough five (5) years professional experience in procurement and/or contract management.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
There are interview selection criteria for this position. Applicants will be required to answer additional questions when filling out their applications.
- Experience analyzing, interpreting, understanding, and applying laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the procurement of goods and services. Familiarity with public procurement and CPPB or similar professional accreditation is a plus.
- Experience in contract administration, management, and/or development.
- Experience with procurement compliance audits, risk assessments, or internal controls.
- Experience using enterprise systems software and computer technology such as ERP/Oracle, Microsoft Office products, Adobe Reader/Writer, SharePoint.
#DICE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference .
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
MCG's Total Rewards
To promote your overall well-being and help secure your future, MCG offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Benefits include a wide variety of health and wellness plans, life insurance, flexible schedules, and time off for work-life balance. For most health insurance plans, MCG contributes 75% to 80% towards the premium. MCG's retirement plan contributions vary based on the plan's provisions. Below is a link to an overview of the benefits generally available to regular full-time and part-time MCG employees, including MCG's award-winning wellness program, LiveWell. For eligibility and plan details, please visit:
MCG Total Rewards
01
MQ Question PROGRAM MANAGER II (000832)
What is your highest level of completed education?
- N/A
- High School/GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Juris Doctor
- Doctorate
02
MQ Question PROGRAM MANAGER II (000832)
How many years of professional experience do you have in a program/specialization directly related to procurement and/or contract management.?
- No Experience
- 1-2 Year's Experience
- 3 Year's Experience
- 4 Year's Experience
- 5 Year's Experience
- 6 Year's Experience
- 7 Year's Experience
- 8 Year's Experience
- 9+ Year's Experience
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