IT Vendor and Contract Manager, Grade M3

About the Position

Please note: The salary range above represents the earning potential for this position. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $98,662.00 to $171,557.00, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

WHO WE ARE

The mission of the Department of Technology & Enterprise Business Solutions (TEBS) is to use information technology to:

• Enable our employees to provide quality services to our citizens and businesses?
• Deliver information and services to citizens at work, at home, and in the community?
• Increase the productivity of government and citizens.

TEBS is a fully integrated enterprise in which all Montgomery County Government Departments and Offices can utilize reliable, accurate, and secure information to perform the government services and functions essential to the citizens of Montgomery County.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Information Technology (IT) Vendor and Contract Manager (Manager-III (Download PDF reader)), Grade M3, leads and manages procurement efforts for the Department of Technology & Enterprise Business Solutions (TEBS) and is the procurement subject matter expert for acquiring complex information technology-related resources, services, supplies, and equipment for the department. This position provides leadership and direction by managing a comprehensive, coordinated procurement program. The position is responsible for planning and directing procurement activities to support TEBS and County-wide users. It works with executive leadership to enhance value and efficiency for Enterprise-wide IT contracts. The position develops policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance, financial accountability, and effective resource utilization for assigned programs.

What You'll Be Doing

The Information Technology Vendor and Contracts Manager (Manager-III (Download PDF reader)) serves as the strategic leader responsible for overseeing all vendor management and contract administration activities for the Department of Technology and Enterprise Business Solutions (TEBS) within Montgomery County Government. Reporting to the TEBS Chief Operating Officer (COO), this position provides high-level guidance on IT contracts, ensures alignment with enterprise technology goals, and drives efficient, transparent, and compliant procurement processes. The role also includes supervision of three full-time professional staff members who support vendor management and contracting functions.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Contract Oversight

Vendor Relationship Management

Contract Negotiation and Process Optimization

Team Management and Collaboration

A criminal background and credit history check will be conducted on the selected candidate prior to appointment and will be a significant factor in the hiring decision.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Five years of progressively responsible professional experience managing contracts.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Probationary Period: Individuals appointed to this class will be required to serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months. Individuals promoted to this class will be required to serve a probationary period of six (6) months. During the probationary period, performance will be carefully evaluated. Continuation in this class will be contingent upon successful completion of the probationary period.

Medical Protocol: This position requires completion of a pre-employment Medical History Form to assess your ability to perform the essential duties of the role safely.

Financial Disclosure: This position is designated as one that requires filing a Financial Disclosure Statement, and you will be required to disclose information about your financial affairs.

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

All Applicants will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated “Qualified,” placed on the Referred List, and may be considered for an interview. Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:

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.

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 Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. 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.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

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.