Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority- Airport Contracting Specialist

Airport Minority Advisory Council

Job Location:

Washington, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 36000 - 52000

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Reagan National Airport

time type: Full time

posted on: Posted 6 Days Ago

time left to apply: End Date: February 21 2026 (8 days left to apply)

job requisition id: R0006853

Compensation Grade:

S18-H

Salary Range:

$36.12-$52.38

Opening Date:

February 6 2026

Closing Date:

February 21 2026

Please Note: All job announcements close at 11:59 p.m. of the day before the posted closing date.

As an Airport Contracting Specialist you will perform a wide range of contract and lease work for various tenant services at the Airports Authority. Assisting with a range of functions as they relate to concession contracts and tenant leases involving a variety of business operations including airline and terminal facilities fixed base operators hangar and air cargo facilities storage lots rental car taxicab and other ground transportation operations and the lease of Airport land for other development.

Airport Contracting Specialist

Works under the direct supervision of the Airport Landside and Airside Contracts Manager.

Serves in the Landside and Airside Contract Management Division in the Airport Administration Department at either Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport or Washington Dulles International Airport.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists in drafting solicitation documents such as Requests for Proposals (RFPs) Invitations for Bid (IFBs) and Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) incorporating appropriate background materials space drawings and the like.

Assists in the competitive solicitation process for concessions to include serving on Airports Authority selection panels participating in oral interviews with proponents and recommending successful proponents for contract award. Drafts issue papers and outlines presentations and recommendations.

Supports the or may serve as Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COTR) for landside concession contracts or airside permits and agreements to include drafting of contract and/or lease agreement terms. Maintains records and other files for each contract or lease file to document performance against contract deliverables.

Addresses any contract compliance issues and problems with the tenants and supervisors which may include associated correspondence and/or follow-up action as appropriate. Regularly conducts site visits of tenant premises and meets with on-site managers.

Serves as liaison for concession/tenant operations contract conflicts and complaints; reviews and investigates as appropriate and follows up with corrective-action directives.

May provide input to planners and engineers in Airport structure and facility design review to ensure compatibility with tenants. Works with tenants regarding maintenance or construction activities impacting them.

Monitors and administers the use of terminals hangars air cargos storage lots or landside curb facilities for commercial vehicles providing ground transportation services to the public including recommending allocation of limited capacity to various users. Maintains up-to-date premises exhibits and records of overall airport space inventory. Works with the Engineering and Maintenance Department to maintain accurate premises drawings.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Three years of experience in business administration acquisition and contracting or other related work.

Included in the three years of experience must be one year of direct experience in permits contracts or leases.

Knowledge of contracting and leasing and the ability to assist with the full range of solicitation contract and lease document development and contract administration activities.

General knowledge of the format and content of contracts and leases.

Ability to gather and present data using spreadsheets and graphs.

Ability to assess and recommend the user friendliness of facility layout and design.

Ability to use computer hardware and modern office suite software.

Skill in written and oral communication.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in airport industry concession contracting.

Experience in airport property leasing.

Experience in ground transportation contracting.

EDUCATION

A bachelors degree in any field.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED

A state drivers license in good standing.

NECESSARY SPECIAL FACTORS

Work is typically reviewed in progress and upon completion for quantity quality timeliness teamwork customer service and other factors.

May operate vehicle landside and airside (requires AOA permit).

May be subject to potential hazards common to the airport environment and construction industry. Wears personal protective gear as necessary.

Required Experience:

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