Contract Specialist - District Maintenance Office

Job Description
- Contract Specialist I
- District Maintenance Office (2601443)

Position Information

Step into a dynamic and impactful role as a Contract Specialist I within the Abilene District, where your expertise will shape the success of critical agreements from start to finish. In this position, you will develop, analyze, and evaluate each contract with precision and purpose, ensuring compliance with applicable policies and monitoring implementation and performance. Your work will directly support organizational integrity and efficiency.

You will collaborate closely with division and district personnel, building strong partnerships, solving challenges, and driving results through clear communication and sound judgment. If you’re detail‑oriented, proactive, and ready to make a meaningful impact in a fast‑paced environment, we encourage you to apply and be part of a team that values excellence, accountability, and collaboration.

• Develop, analyze, evaluate, review, and process contracts ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Audit payment invoices for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with terms of contract and governmental rules.
• Compose and transmit conditional award notices.
• Research and identify problems with proposals, contracts, contractors or lettings and propose solutions.
• Coordinate start‑work dates, ensuring all necessary materials will be available for the contractor.
• Process and monitor third‑party advanced funding agreements and supplemental agreements.
• Ensure contracts are payable and meet all legal requirements.
• Execute agreements and contracts and issue releases to work orders.
• Maintain, update, and compile detailed data, reports, summaries, records, logs, and statistics on contracts.
• Meet with project managers to identify objectives, needs, and issues concerning project contracts.
• Prepare cost‑analysis studies for contracts.
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.

40,918.00

61,130.00

Yearly FLSA Status:
Nonexempt

Abilene District Headquarters 4250 NORTH CLACK, Abilene 79601

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Day

Onsite

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑Time Employees
• On‑the‑Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family‑Friendly Policies and Programs

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at:
Total Compensation Package. To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit:
Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov).

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis.
• Experience:
  
  1 year in contract administration, administrative support, bookkeeping or accounting. Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  Valid driver’s license. Position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Substitutions:
  Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis OR related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
• Supervisory
  
  Experience:
  
  No supervisory experience required.
• Other Conditions:
  May require certification as Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) and/or Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) per Texas Administrative Code or may be exempt from certification requirement as determined by hiring manager.

Sedentary work:
Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools.

Light work:
Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.

Standing: prolonged periods of time.

Repetitive Motion: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

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The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.