Contract Specialist V

Working title:

Contract Specialist
Class title:
Contract Specialist V
Posting No.: 0316-26
Opening Date:
March 30, 2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Location:

Bush Building, 1801 Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78701
Class Code: 1986
FLSA:
Administrative Exempt
Salary Group/Salary: B24/$72,000 – $85,869
Division:
Administration
Number of positions: 2

Performs highly advanced (senior-level) contract management work within the Administration Contracts Management department and reports directly to the Contracts Manager. Work involves developing and evaluating a broad range of contracts as a technical expert in the field of contract management and will be responsible for overseeing and performing work on some of the most complex contracts. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

• Performs contract management from initiation to closeout for various types of services and related goods for agency business needs.
• Effectively manages all contract management work and communication with all stakeholders.
• Develops solicitations, contracts, and amendments by identifying provider resources describing services to be rendered, evaluating information supplied by bidders, and negotiating contract specifications.
• Manages contract renewals and extensions.
• Develops bid evaluation scoring instruments.
• Performs quality control reviews to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates and facilitates complex procurement-related meetings such as kick-off and pre-proposal meetings, post-award conferences, team briefings, and evaluation scorings.
• Coordinates the risk assessment activities for contract monitoring and planning.
• Facilitates needs assessments to determine requirements for the purchase of goods or services.
• Maintains knowledge of and completes all state required vendor performance tracking for each assigned contract.
• Evaluates contract expenditure data and assists with contract projections.
• Serves as a liaison with contract providers to ensure participation is consistent with program, legal, and fiscal requirements.
• Recommends changes to solicitation and contract boilerplate documents and other contract-related documents.
• Assists with developing contract guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Provides input regarding the cancellation of contracts when deviations occur.
• Identifies training needs and trains others on procurement applications and educates subject-matter experts regarding procurement activities to ensure requirements are followed, and criteria are met.
• Complies with division and/or agency training requirements.
• Collaborates and keeps management appropriately informed of ongoing activity and critical matters affecting the operation and well-being of the agency.
• Demonstrates the ability to use critical thinking to solve problems and identify/implement continuous improvements.
• Demonstrates a spirit of teamwork, offering positive and constructive ideas, encouragement and support to other members of the staff while upholding the agency’s core values.
• Adheres to all agency personnel policies and performs related work as assigned.

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration or a related field is required. Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-to-year basis.
• Three (3) years of experience in contract development or management work in state government is required.
• Experience in evaluating, developing, and editing contract requirements and specifications required.
• Experience in evaluating and ensuring conformity of performance to contract requirements required.
• Willingness to work extra hours as required.
• Willingness to travel up to 5% for job-related purposes as required.
• Three (3) years of experience in state or governmental purchasing is preferred.
• Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) preferred, or ability to obtain CTCM certification within six months of hire, or as classes are available.
• Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD), formerly Certified Texas Procurement Manager (CTPM), preferred, or ability to obtain CTCD certification within six months of hire, or as classes are available.
• Experience with the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) is preferred.

• Knowledge of state procurement and contract management requirements, regulations, and best…