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Position Information

Functional TitleManagement Support Specialist - Supplier Diversity & Inclusion

Recruitment Category TypeStandard

Functional CategoryProcurement & Supplier Diversity

GradeGS.13

FLSA StatusExempt

Requisition Number26-0042

Number of Vacancies1

Job LevelStaff

Job CodeN/A

Job Description Summary

Organization NameOffice of Supplier Diversity & Inclusion

Reports toDirector, Supplier Diversity

Full or Part TimeFull Time

If Part Time how many hours per week

Regular or TemporaryRegular

Position End Date (if temporary)

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday

Eligible to work remotely up to 2 days per week

Position LocationLaurel

Position Summary Information

General Summary

This opportunity is available only to current employees of WSSC Water.

TheManagement Support Specialistindependently performs critical administrative and professional tasks in support of WSSC Water’s Office of Supplier Diversity & Inclusion office.

Essential Functions

+ Plans, organizes, and coordinates various projects, programs and services involving diverse administrative operations

+ Administers or manages specific projects, programs and/or services

+ Conducts research and analytical studies on a variety of programs and issues

+ Performs detailed fact gathering, data compilation, and report writing on budgets, organizations, workforce management, operations, and administrative systems

+ Conducts analysis to improve process efficiencies and workflow, simplify procedures, and implement cost reductions

+ Analyzes operating practices such as recordkeeping systems, forms control, office layout, personnel requirements, and performance standards to create new processes or revise established procedures

+ Prepares and presents reports, including conclusions and recommendations for solution of administrative problems or procedures

+ Prepares, monitors and controls annual budget submissions and provides up-to-date status reports on expenditures, projects, and related items

+ Reviews memoranda, reports, and similar material for the purpose of summarizing and making recommendations concerning same

+ Coordinates the schedules of several professional/management individuals and arranges meetings with external parties

+ Monitors supplier diversity email account for internal/external stakeholder requests

+ Sends e-alerts to vendor community

+ Assists with outreach activities in support of initiatives for OSDI programs

+ Updates supplier information via supplier portal

+ Participates in the contract review process

+ Identifies and acts upon opportunities to improve or update SLBE / MBE training program materials and processes

+ Coordinates with contracting personnel, OSDI staff and SLBE / MBE firms to satisfy existing contract SLBE / MBE requirements

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as required

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Work is performed in a standard office environment

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

+ Thorough knowledge of the principles and methods of public administration

+ Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of budgetary preparation and control

+ Thorough knowledge of the principles and methods of data gathering and compilation

+ Ability to write clear concise reports, memoranda, directives, and letters

+ Ability to develop comprehensive plans under general supervision and with minimal direction

+ Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of others

+ Ability to meet with the public to discuss problems and complaints tactfully, courteously, and effectively

+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree

+ 3+ years of project coordination and/or team lead responsible experience in the field of public administration, business/economics, communications, or related field

Or

+ High school diploma or equivalent

+ 7+ years of project coordination and/or team lead responsible experience in the field of public administration, business/economics, communications, or related field

Additional Requirements

Proficient use of MS Office suite applications

Preferences

+ Advanced proficiency in MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio

+ Proficient in Microsoft Project

+ Project management experience

Salary$76,144 - $129,651

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.

Close Date09/18/2025

Open Until FilledNo

Special Instructions to Applicants

This opportunity is available only to current employees of WSSC Water.

Additional Information

All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.

Eligible applicants will be reviewed for consideration after 9/29/25.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Are you a current WSSC employee?

+ Yes

+ No

+ Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?

+ Yes

+ No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

Optional Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Writing Sample

+ Other Document