Public Sector Contract Manager

About the Role

The Senior Contract Advisor for Area Public Sector Services prepares, reviews, monitors and maintains municipal contracts, ensuring compliance with applicable rules and regulations. The role also conducts research, prepares reports, and serves as a senior‑level advisor on all contract matters for existing WM customers. Key responsibilities include auditing municipal contracts, resolving non‑compliance issues, and partnering with legal and internal teams to draft, negotiate and manage complex agreements. The incumbent evaluates contracts for renewal or new bid opportunities, investigates disputes, and provides recommendations to management. The position requires developing community partnerships with elected officials and stakeholders, attending public functions, and using media channels to promote WM’s initiatives. Marketing strategies are created to identify retention and growth opportunities, and the role participates in strategic planning for municipal business within the area. The role coordinates team processes by reviewing daily activities, monitoring work, developing contract administration procedures, and training staff. It ensures compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, corporate governance and business integrity standards. This position does not have supervisory responsibility for employees. • Prepare, review, monitor, and ensure compliance of municipal contracts. • Audit municipal contracts and resolve non‑compliance issues. • Partner with legal and internal teams to draft, negotiate, and manage complex agreements. • Evaluate contracts for renewal, extension, or new bid opportunities. • Investigate and resolve contract disputes, changes, and cancellations. • Develop and maintain community relationships through public events and media outreach. • Create marketing strategies to drive contract retention and growth. • Provide recommendations and resolution documents to management. • Participate in strategic planning for municipal business within the area. • Coordinate team processes, monitor daily activities, and train staff on contract administration.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸contract auditing
• ▸compliance monitoring
• ▸agreement negotiation
• ▸contract evaluation
• ▸dispute resolution
• ▸community outreach

What You Bring

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field (or a high school diploma/GED with four years of relevant experience) and a minimum of five years of system and contract management experience. Candidates may need a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative for travel on federal property, and the role may require occasional air travel for business. • Meet education requirement of a bachelor's degree (or high school + 4 years experience) and at least five years of contract management experience. • Work primarily in an office setting with occasional physical tasks (under 30 lb) and limited exposure to hazards.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸contract management
• ▸5 years
• ▸business admin
• ▸real id
• ▸office setting

Benefits

The work environment is primarily an office setting with occasional physical tasks such as handling objects under 30 pounds and rare exposure to occupational risks. Reasonable accommodations are provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The expected base salary ranges from $93,000 to $105,000, accompanied by a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, a 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid vacation, holidays and personal days (benefits may vary by site). WM emphasizes a people‑first culture, investing in employee growth, offering stable employment, and fostering a sustainable future for employees and communities. • Earn a base salary of $93,000–$105,000 with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, and paid time off.

Work Environment

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