Senior Contract Specialist: Negotiation & Compliance Lead

Contract Specialist V or Contract Administrator I (2601615) Overview

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Contract Services Division seeks a highly motivated individual to support agency transportation-related programs by reviewing, processing, and administering non‑typical contracts. The position involves collaborating with attorneys, negotiating contracts, and maintaining contract templates while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies.

Salary ranges may be determined based on qualifications and business needs:

• Contract Specialist V – B24 – $85,000 – $100,000
• Contract Administrator I – B26 – $95,000 – $110,000

Contract Specialist V

• Conduct audits, research, and propose solutions for proposals, contracts, contractors, and lettings.
• Consult with legal staff and management, issuing contract reviews for compliance.
• Coordinate, process, and monitor third‑party advanced funding agreements and supplemental agreements.
• Ensure contracts are payable and meet all legal requirements.
• Maintain detailed data, reports, summaries, records, logs, and statistics related to contracts.
• Meet with project managers to identify objectives, needs, and issues concerning project contracts.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Contract Administrator I

• Oversee and manage policy for advanced and complex contract duties.
• Define requirements, advise on negotiations, and ensure compliance with policy, law, and accepted contracting practices.
• Monitor progress, benchmarks, financial expenditures, and allocations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for contract issues.
• Develop and revise procurement documents, change orders, work orders, agreements, and acceptance testing.
• Provide training on complex contracting issues and advanced technical assistance to program teams.
• Prepare highly complex contracts, amendments, subcontracts, procedures, and related documents.
• Research complex statutes, opinions, and policies.
• Perform other assigned duties.

• Five years of contract administration, administrative support, bookkeeping, or accounting experience. Graduate‑level education may be substituted one year per year.
• Six years of contract administration, contract management, contract development, or related experience. Graduate‑level education may replace one year per year.

• Certification:
  Texas Contract Manager (CTCM)

• Valid driver’s license (use of a state vehicle required).

• Sedentary work, lifting up to 10 lbs, occasional carrying of files or small tools.

• 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
• Various wellness and work‑life balance programs

• Contract negotiation, development, and management methods
• Contract writing and specifications
• Contract administration/management systems
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Legal terminology
• Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state/federal laws and regulations specific to the functional area
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Developing and giving presentations

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. Military experience may be considered relevant to the minimum requirements for this position.

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.