Contract Specialist; Austin

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Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work‑life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is located at 1117 Trinity St, Austin, Texas in our VR Contract Administrations department.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or be willing to relocate to Texas.

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

The Contract Specialist II performs complex (journey-level) contract management work. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Process agency contracts and amendments.
• Review and assist with the development of scopes of work.
• Perform contract management and monitoring functions for assigned contracts.
• Perform contract closeout activities according to TWC policy.
• Oversee compliance with contract performance standards.
• Maintain documentation and database records for contracts.
• Assist with developing contract administration policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Two 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.

• Certification as a Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) or Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM); a minimum of one of the two certifications must be obtained within one year of employment.
• 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, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Teams.

• A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
• Competitive salary: $4,450.50 per month.
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan.
• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts.
• Medical Insurance.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and family care leave.
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To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at  or on Taleo (Job Search). TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.