Contract Administrative Specialist

Prince George's County, MD

$79K — $107K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Social Service, Sociology, Psychology, or related field.
  • Two years of community development supervisory experience.
  • Valid Class C driver's license required.

Responsibilities

  • Review scopes of work, budgets, and vendor submissions for County compliance.
  • Coordinate with program staff and vendors to clarify contract terms and resolve discrepancies.
  • Draft amendments, MOUs, and Administrative Orders with Program Administrators.
  • Monitor contract statuses and follow up with agencies to prevent delays.
  • Maintain agreement tracker and provide updates to leadership.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Group term life insurance and disability coverage.
  • Paid leave including annual, personal, and sick days.
  • Thirteen paid holidays per year.
  • Retirement benefits including pension plans.
Full Job Description
Salary: $79,726.00 - $107,455.00 Annually
Location : Capitol Heights, MD
Job Type: Probationary FT
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 10772
Department: Department of Health
Division: Grants Mgmt Contracts and Procurement
Opening Date: 08/07/2026
Closing Date: 8/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit:

Nature and Variety of Work
Come join our team!

About the Position
This is senior level professional work whereby incumbents perform a variety of assignments in the areas of (1) community liaison/ development/advocacy or (2) social services work among client populations (e.g., youth, aged, community action, housing development, health, etc.). Incumbents may perform the more complex community development assignments subject to extensive public contact. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Community Developer IV or other designated official. Work performance is reviewed in terms of production, timeliness, and the successful completion of assignments.

Examples of Work

  • Review scopes of work, budgets, and vendor submissions to ensure alignment with County requirements before routing for approval.
  • Coordinate directly with program staff, vendors and subcontractors to clarify contract terms, resolve discrepancies, and address concerns raised by program staff.
  • Assist Program Administrators with drafting amendments, MOUs, and Administrative Orders to support changing program needs.
  • Monitor all outstanding contracts in review with the Office of Law, Risk Management, and Office of Procurement Services, following up with agencies to prevent delays.
  • Maintain the division's agreement tracker, providing weekly status updates to leadership and preparing reports for executive review.
  • Ensured all contractual documents were uploaded accurately into SPEED and that requisitions were entered correctly in Ariba for timely processing.
  • Provided daily guidance to staff on required forms, contract types, deadlines, and procedural steps to ensure consistent compliance across divisions.
  • Support onboarding and training for new Health Department employees on the contractual process, including forms, workflows, and approval protocols.
  • Escalate unresolved or complex contractual issues to the Contracts and Procurement Manager and Administrative Compliance Chief for internal decision-making.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for County attorneys regarding legal questions tied to contractual language or vendor compliance.
  • Assist procurement with tracking term contracts and coordinated with Program Administrators to ensure timely renewals.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Service, Sociology, Psychology, or a closely related field.
  • Two (2) years of responsible community development supervisory work.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Class C driver's license.

Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.

Please note there is no equivalency for the required supervisory experience.
EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Additional Information
Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Tentative Interview Dates: August 31, 2026.Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.
Job Location: 9187 Central Ave, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):
  • Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
  • Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
  • Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.

  • Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.

After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits

Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
  • Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
  • Group Term Life Insurance
  • Long & Short-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Dependent Care Assistance Program
    • Health Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
  • 13 Paid Holidays
  • Retirement Benefits
    • Defined Benefit Pension Plan
      • Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
    • Supplemental Pension Plan
      • Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
    • 457(b)
    • 403(b)
  • Employee Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary Benefits
    • Critical Illness
    • Whole Life Insurance
    • Accident Insurance
    • Legal Services

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IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ AND ACKNOWLEDGE: I acknowledge and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions must align with the information provided under the Work Experience and Education sections of my application. My responses to the questions below and the information provided under Work Experience and Education will determine if I meet all minimum qualifications for the position. I understand that attaching a resume does not fulfill the requirement to complete the application and answer all questions. While I am encouraged to attach a resume, I understand that only information provided in my application will be used to evaluate my experience and education for this opportunity.
  • Yes
  • No

02

Which best describes your highest level of education completed?
  • Some high school, but did not graduate
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D
  • Some college, but no degree completed
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree or JD
  • Doctorate/PHD
  • Other

03

If you selected "Other" for the previous question on education, please identify/input your highest level of education.
04

Which of the following best describes your major?
  • Business/Public Administration
  • Social Service
  • Sociology
  • Psychology
  • Other
  • N/A

05

If you selected "Other" in the question above, please provide field of study.
06

How many years of professional work experience coordinating group activities, preferably working with disadvantaged individuals, do you possess?
  • I do not have this experience
  • Less than 1 year of experience
  • 1 year of experience
  • 2 years of experience
  • 3 years of experience
  • 4 years of experience
  • 5+ years of experience

07

Please explain your experience to the question above and list dates and places of employment where experience was obtained. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted. Please do not copy your entire resume here. Only provide information that relates to the question. Otherwise, please put N/A indicating you do not have this experience.
08

Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No

09

How many years of responsible community development lead/supervisory work experience managing staff do you possess?
  • I do not possess this experience.
  • Less than 1 year of experience.
  • 1 year of experience.
  • 2 years of experience.
  • 3 years of experience.
  • 4 years of experience.
  • 5+ years of experience.

10

If the previous question applies to you, please explain your experience as well as list/dates of employment with your answer. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted.
11

Do you possess a Community Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification?
  • Yes
  • No

12

Describe in detail your experience working with a community-based program or targeted populations.
13

Do you possess a minimum of two (2) years' experience in any of the following areas? If "Yes", check all that apply.
  • Developing, coordinating, and implementing activities that provide services to targeted populations.
  • Coordinating and managing community programs.
  • Developing and implementing programs to help communities/clients prevent and manage chronic disease.
  • Coordinating, developing, and implementing community partnerships/outreach activities.

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