Contract Specialist; Austin

Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. Based in Austin, Texas on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol with offices statewide, this position is located at 1117 Trinity Street, Austin, Texas in the VR Contract Administration department.

We are a Family Friendly Certified Workplace that offers competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits.

Applicants must be Texas residents or willing to relocate to Texas. The Texas Workforce Commission is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas.

The ideal candidate shares our department mission to ensure that the Contract Administration Services contract development, contract management, monitoring, and other contract development is performed 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.

• The Contract Specialist III performs highly complex (senior-level) contract management work. Works under limited supervision, with considerable 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.
• Perform related duties as needed.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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
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