Contract Administrator I​/II - Maritime Division

Contract Administrator I/II
- Maritime Division

TxDOT's Maritime Division is looking for a Contract Administrator I or II located at 6230 Stassney Ln. Austin, TX. We have a diverse workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk! At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, employee wellness program, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.

Minimum Salary: $76,530.00

Maximum Salary: $

Pay Basis:
Yearly

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Work Locations:
Stassney Hq
- Main

6230 East Stassney Lane

Austin 78744

Travel:
Yes, 25% of the Time

Shift: Day Job

Shift Details: 40 hours per week M - F

Location Flexibility:
Onsite

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• 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

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance. 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)

Contract Administrator I and II Oversees and manages policy for advanced and complex contract duties in support of large scope, high-dollar or high-risk contracts. Oversees the execution and administration of contracts by defining requirements, participating and advising on negotiations and ensuring compliance with policy, law and acceptable contracting practices. Monitors progress/benchmarks, financial expenditures, allocations and inspects final results. Serves as the point of contact for contracts and related issues.

Work requires extensive contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Contract Administrator I

• Serves as the principal contract liaison between agency management, contractors, the Legislature, and other customers.
• Confers with procurement staff, legal staff and management on various legal matters; inspects and reviews contracts for compliance with certification requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinates analysis, oversees interpretation of legislation, statutes, federal regulations and coordinates the development of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Department and governmental regulations.
• Develops short and long-term strategies and goals for the administration of assigned contracts.
• Oversees development, writing, revision and/or preparation of highly complex contracts, amendments, subcontracts, procedures, forms, related documents and provisions, financial/statistical graphs and reports.
• Oversees the administration of complex agreements and contracts.
• Oversees the audit of payment invoices for completeness, accuracy and compliance with terms of contract and governmental contracting rules, regulations and procedures.
• Provides advanced technical and administrative support to include reviewing, processing, answers questions, provides assistance and handles complaints and resolution of discrepancies and problems regarding contracts, billing, payment and warrants.
• Serves as a lead worker to TxDOT employees by serving as a resource for complex questions and providing technical training; providing input on employees' career conversations; approving employees' leave requests to ensure operations coverage; and presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Contract Administrator II
- All of the above plus

• Develops and implements management controls and oversight procedures.
• Develops and monitors the section/branch budget.
• Develops methodologies, rules and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to functional area.
• Oversees the operations and activities of monitoring contract performance, including developing and tracking key metrics.
• Coordinates the training of new professional and/or technical contract staff.

Contract Administrator I and II

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree in business administration, finance, or a related discipline.
• Experience:
  
  Contract Administrator I - 6 years of contract administration,…