Contract Specialist (Austin)

About the role

The ideal candidate shares our department mission to ensure that the Contract Administration Services contract development, contract management, monitoring, and other contract development is done ethically, transparently, impartially, and professionally. We strive to ensure that program services are conducted with the best outcome for the customer and the State in mind.

Responsibilities

• Process agency contracts and amendments.
• Review and assist with the development of scopes of work.
• Perform contract management and monitoring functions for assigned contracts.
• Oversee compliance with contract performance standards.
• Maintain documentation and database records for contracts.
• Perform related duties as needed.

Requirements

• Three years of full-time experience in contract development, management, evaluation, monitoring, or training of contract providers or customers; or in the delivery of workforce development services which included contract development, management, evaluation, monitoring, or training of contract providers or customers.
• Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) or Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM).
• Experience in technical writing, procurement processes, and contract development.
• Experience in facilitation, customer service, and data analysis.
• Strong communication and organization skills with attention to detail.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and constructive work relationships.
• Knowledge of SharePoint and Microsoft Software.

Benefits

A Family Friendly Certified Workplace. Competitive salary: $5,133.50/month Defined Retirement Benefit Plan Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts Medical Insurance Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.

Pay

$5,133.50/month

Schedule

N/A