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Requirements
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit a cover letter and a resume in order to be considered for this position. The submission deadline is Monday, May 11, 2026.
Job Overview
Georgetown is seeking a Senior Contract Officer to supervise and manage a team of Contract Officers and Managers. The Senior Contract Officer will also support more complex supplier contracts and guide GU stakeholders through the contracts process with the goal of minimizing risk and liability in accordance with University policy and audit requirements. The Senior Contract Officer will support the operational side of non-capital contracts and regularly liaise with each Georgetown campus including Main, Medical, Law, University Services, and GU-International campuses such as Doha, Qatar. This role may provide interim team support during leadership absences. Additionally, this role will be responsible for training, supervising, and providing professional development to Contract Managers and Officers to ensure team growth and accountability. The Senior Contract Officer will also build out yearly KPIs and team goals to guide the team’s customer service and process efficiency goals year over year.
Work Interactions and Work Mode Designation
The Senior Contract Officer will report to the Executive Director of Procurement and liaise directly with the entire campus community around contract processing and efficiency. The Senior Contract Officer will also work with other members of Georgetown Procurement Services on annual review of policies and processes, conducting audits, and developing/delivering training materials. The Senior Contracting Officer will supervise and train the Contract team including Contract Officers, Managers, and Interns. The role will regularly coordinate, meet, and collaborate with Strategic Sourcing, Payable Systems, and Accounts Payable to ensure process alignment and find efficiencies to support contract team delivery. The Senior Contracting Officer may be required to manage the duties of the Executive Director when they are out of the office.
This position has been designated as Hybrid 2 Days. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.
Requirements and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, business, or related field from an accredited college or university
8+ years of experience in contract review, business operations, or a related area
2+ years of demonstrated successful supervision of full-time employees
Ability to keep employees accountable while maintaining team morale, job satisfaction, and meeting KPIs
Ability to get to the root cause of problems quickly and find ways to resolve them. Then taking these findings and making sustainable change/improvements
Expertise with procurement concepts, practices, and procedures, especially in the area of contracts and compliance
Ability to work under multiple deadlines across varying stakeholder teams and interests
Proficiency in standard Google Suite, Microsoft Office products, virtual collaboration platforms and ERP systems (i.e. Zoom, Workday, Cognos, etc.)
Strong foundation to be self-motivated and work as part of a team
High attention to detail
Presentation and communication skills to present data and build relationships across various stakeholder groups; ability to train others in similar skillsets
This role is designated as hybrid 2-days, the in-person time is desired for spending time with the team, stakeholders, and working face to face on trainings, contract review, resolving issues, and other duties as applicable
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s or Juris Doctorate Degree
Experience in a higher education or non-profit working environment
Data Analytics including Tableau, Looker Studio, Python, etc.
Pay Range:
The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$80,429.00 - $157,238.93Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.
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Submission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.
Need Assistance:
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, please visit the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance website for general information about requesting accommodations, as well as information about requesting accommodations specifically for applicants. You also can also contact the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance at (202) 687-4798 or oeoc@georgetown.edu.
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EEO Statement:
GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits:
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.