Contract Administration Manager (Austin)

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is seeking a Contract Administration Manager I (CAM I) to join the VR Contract Administration Services (VR CAS) department. Located at 1117 Trinity Street, Austin, Texas, this position supervises the day-to-day activities of the VR CAS team and coordinates their annual performance reviews.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will share TWC’s mission to ensure contract management is ethical, transparent, impartial, and professional. They will supervise the VR CAS team, review and assist with the development and management of VR contracts, and provide technical expertise and guidance regarding contract-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day activities of the VR CAS team and coordinate annual performance reviews.
• Review and assist with the development and management of VR contracts.
• Work with the CAS Director to develop and approve priorities and standards for achieving goals in CAS.
• Identify and advise the CAS Director on improvements to comply with requirements and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with the agency to ensure a positive and productive environment.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance regarding questions related to TWC’s contract management.
• Perform related duties as needed.

Requirements

• Current certification as a Certified Texas Contract Manager.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to contract management functions and principles of public administration and management.
• Ability to establish goals and objectives, devise solutions to administrative problems, develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures, prepare reports, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to evaluate contracts and recommend future status, interpret policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to write policies and procedures and to write and edit contract documents and tools.

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time experience in contract administration, management, evaluation, or monitoring of contract providers.

Benefits

TWC offers a competitive salary of $7,437.69 per month, a Defined Retirement Benefit Plan, optional 401(k) and 457 accounts, medical insurance, paid time off, including vacation, sick, and family care leave, and additional benefits for active employees. For more details, visit this link.

To apply, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and submit your application online at workintexas.com or on Taleo (Job Search).

Note: TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas.