Senior Contract Administrator Job ID: 10259 Business Unit: MTA Headquarters Location: Jamaica, NY, United States Regular/Temporary: Regular Department: LIRR Operations Date Posted: Jan 24, 2025 Description Title: Senior Contract Administrator Department: Procurement and Logistics Post Date: 01/23/2025 Close Date: 02/07/2025 Hay Point Evaluation: N/A 100% Hourly Rate of Pay: $51.224 *(See Wage Progression Below) Position Classification: Non-Safety Sensitive Location: Jamaica Reports to: Procurement Manager Union Affiliation: TCU Exception 5 Summary of Position: This position is responsible for preparing, coordinating, and issuing contract documents for inquiry and award covering Rolling Stock procurements. Negotiate price and terms; resolve contractual conflicts. Responsibilities: Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: 1. Prepare contract documents that reflect the procurement requirements of the Railroad; issue RFPs, Sealed Bids, and resulting awards 2. Review, correct, and clarify technical specifications prepared by other departments. 3. Coordinate the development and modification of contract documents and requirements with LIRR departments, consultants, and contractors. 4. Negotiate contract terms, conditions, schedule, and price based on review and evaluation of contractor proposals and LIRR estimates Qualifications: + Minimum of 5-8 years related contract administration experience. + Strong analytical skills with a demonstrated commitment to detail and organization. + Demonstrated written and oral communication skills. + Must be self-motivated, adept at solving related business problems. + Capability of developing detailed cost and project status documents. + Ability to deal with multiple user groups and have demonstrated experience in the successful completion of multiple task assignments simultaneously. PREFERRED/DESIRABLE SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: + Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field. + Demonstrated experience in the development of customized contract documents. + Demonstrated experience in the interpretation and administration of terms and conditions with regard to complex Requests for Proposals (RFPs). + Ability to draft memorandums of Understanding addressing post-award contract coordination of activities between entities/agencies. + Demonstrated experience with joint entity procurements (e.g. NYCT, MNR, PANYNJ). + Demonstrated experience in the development and administration of communications, systems, services, and equipment-type contracts. + Demonstrated performance in achieving and exceeding contract goals through successful negotiations on projects of large scale. Wage Progression: For Employees Hired Before or on 9/24/2014: 80% -1st- 365 calendar days 85% -2nd 365 calendar days 90% -3rd 365 calendar days 95% -4th 365 calendar days 100% -After 1,460 calendar days. For Employees Hired After 9/24/2014: 80% -1st- 365 calendar days 80% -2nd 365 calendar days 85% -3rd 365 calendar days 90% -4th 365 calendar days 90% -5th 365 calendar days 95% -6th 365 calendar days 100% -After 2,190 calendar days. New employees may be hired at any step of the wage progression. Employees transferring from other positions on the Rail Road will be placed at the lowest step of the wage progression which represents an increase in pay above their prior base salary; if this step is less than 10% above their prior base salary, the employee will be placed at the next higher step as long as the increase does not exceed the 100% rate of pay for the position. Other Information: In addition to meeting the minimum requirements of the position, the selection process may include but is not limited to, a pre-screening assessment (i.e., physical, written, and/ or practical evaluation) and interview. Candidates forfeit further consideration in the process if they fail to participate in any step of the process when scheduled. Make-up dates/times will not be given. In addition, LIRR employee applicants must be in their current position for the 12 months immediately preceding the close date of this posting and must possess a satisfactory work history, including attendance and discipline record. A record of more than ten sick days without medical documentation in two of the last three years is considered unsatisfactory attendance. Not all qualified applicants are guaranteed an interview due to the competitive selection process. A medical examination and safety-sensitive drug/alcohol test may also be required. Equal Employment Opportunity: MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.