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SENIOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR

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LA Metro

Los Angeles, CA (In Person)

$108,752 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 4 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/17/2026

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Job Description

SENIOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR LA
Metro
  • 4.0 Los Angeles, CA Job Details Temporary | Full-time $87,006.40
  • $130,499.
20 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Paid jury duty AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program Vision insurance Credit union membership Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Statistics Computer operation Computer literacy English Statistical analysis Supply chain management Government contract management Contracts Typing Full Job Description Salary $87,006.40
  • $130,499.
20 Annually Location Los Angeles, CA Job Type Regular Employee Job Number 2401364 Cabinet
STRATEGIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Cost Center 6320
  • ACQUISITION
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Opening Date 05/15/2026 Closing Date 5/29/2026 5:00 PM Pacific FLSA Exempt Bargaining Unit Non-Contract Metro's mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County. Description Performs work to enable effective sourcing and contract administration and management in support of Metro's acquisition strategies. This posting may be used to fill vacancies in the Rolling Stock and/or Goods, Equipment & Professional Services department.
Recruitment Timelines :
Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of 6 /15/ 2026 . These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates. Examples of Duties 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 Minimum Qualifications A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis.
A typical combination includes:
Education Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Business, Public Administration, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred Experience Three years of relevant experience performing complex contract administration work; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements 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 Professional certification from National Contract Management Association (NCMA), American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), Institute for Supply Management (ISM), or equivalent preferred Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected. The following are the preferred qualifications: Experience conducting cost/price analysis independently Experience developing reports such as, solicitations for Request for Proposals (RFPs), Invitation for Bids (IFBs), and correspondences Experience leading and conducting bid evaluations and negotiations Experience understanding Buy America regulations Essential Knowledge Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks) Theories, principles, and practices of professional services or construction contract administration for public agencies Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, regulations governing public procurement and complex professional or heavy construction contract administration processes Statistical and cost/price analysis Supply chain, procurement, and purchase to pay concepts Applicable business software applications Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things) Performing complex contract administration and management work Analyzing situations and identifying and resolving problems Producing statistical and financial reports Mediating and negotiating Communicating effectively orally and in writing Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result) Interview and evaluate contract proposal respondents Perform cost/price analysis Represent Metro before the public Prepare reports, contracts, specifications, correspondence, RFPs and IFBs Compile and analyze complex data Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, and budgets Travel to offsite locations Read, write, speak, and understand English Special Conditions This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions This classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority when classified as an Intermittent, Emergency, Annuitant, or Temporary employee, is assigned to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) or Board Clerk's Office, and/or reporting directly to the LACMTA Board of Directors Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out Working Conditions Typical office situation Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen Physical Effort Required Sitting at a desk or table Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions Communicating through speech in the English language required (YB) Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro's Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices. Selection Procedure Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. Application Procedure To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application. Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations: METRO Headquarters, Employment Office One Gateway Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90012
Open:
Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm (Closed Sat & Sun) Metro Talent Hub 8501 S. Evermont Place Los Angeles, CA 90044
Open:
Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm (Closed Sat & Sun) East Los Angeles Customer Center 4501 B Whittier Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90022
Open:
Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm (Closed Sun & Mon) Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center 3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174 Los Angeles, CA 90010
Open:
Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm (Closed Sat & Sun) Rosa Parks Customer Center Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station 11720 Wilmington Ave Los Angeles, CA 90059
Open:
Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm (Closed Sat & Sun)
Telephone:
(213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro. All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered. Open to the public and all Metro employees This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
  • Please refer to the applicable benefit type (Regular or Temporary)
BENEFITS FOR REGULAR EMPLOYEES
Benefits cover probationary or regular full-time (working at least 40 hrs/week) employees of Metro. We offer a range of high-quality medical, dental and vision plan options as well as health care spending accounts for you and your family. Metro will cover a significant portion of your health care premiums. 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. Years of Service Annual Accrual Hire date
  • 5 years 20 days Beginning of 6th
  • 10th year 25 days Beginning of 11th
  • 15th year 30 days Beginning of 16th + years 35 days 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.
BENEFITS FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES
Temporary (Contingent) employees are eligible for the following benefits only: Kaiser medical insurance Public Pension Plan 457/401K Plan Flex Spending Paid Sick Time Fare Media Rideshare Subsidies Metro One Fitness membership For more information on the Benefits Enrollment for Contingent Employees, please visit LA Metro's Pension & Benefits website at benefits.metro.net

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