FBS Analyst II - Contract Specialist

** Job Title
** FBS Analyst II - Contract Specialist
** Agency
* * Texas A&M University
** Department
* * Department Of Contract Administration
** Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** College Station, Texas
** Job Type
** Staff
* * Job Description
**** A Glimpse of the Job
** The Finance & Business Services Analyst  II – Contract Specialist, under minimal supervision, is responsible for providing contracts support to Texas A&M University, Texas A&M University at Galveston, and Texas A&M University Health Science Center; managing the full lifecycle of contracts for academic, IT, services , and more as well as partnering with campus stakeholders to deliver timely, compliant agreements.

** Essential Duties/Tasks*
* ** Accounting / Business Support
*** Identifies and resolves outstanding items and implements solutions/communicates actions
* Assists with reporting functions
* Provides oversight, reviews, and audits requisitions, purchase orders, and contracts
** Office / Project Support
*** Tracks internal projects, audits, business records, and records management
* Oversees or leads a function or serves as a subject matter expert in one or more areas
* Research policies, practices, and/or trouble transactions for solutions
* Prepares and maintains standard operating procedures and internal resource documents
** Contract Administration
*** Ensure all agreements comply with Texas statutes, A&M System rules, institutional policies, federal requirements, and best practices for public, higher education contracting
* Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, amendments, and change orders; redline terms and conditions to align with state requirements (e.g., sovereign immunity, venue, indemnification limitations, insurance)
* Ensure data protection and regulatory clauses for education and research (FERPA, HIPAA/BAA, GLBA, cybersecurity and data-processing addenda for SaaS/IT)
* Identify risks within contracts and effectively communicate those risks to stakeholders on campus
* Coordinate contract reviews with other campus partners, such as the Division of Risk, Ethics, and Compliance, Technology Services, Office of General Counsel, and others
* Maintain accurate records in the contract lifecycle management system; track key dates, deliverables, renewals, and closeouts; support audits and public information requests
* Communicate contract status with interested parties
* Train and advise campus stakeholders on contract policy, processes, and risk; promote consistent use of templates and standards
** What you need to know
**** Salary:** $55,000
** Special Instructions:
** A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.
** Required

Education and Experience
*** Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience
* Two years of related experience. Previous experience in reviewing, negotiating, and awarding contracts for public institutions of higher education within the state of Texas
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Previous experience in reviewing, negotiating, and awarding contracts for members of The Texas A&M University System
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
*** Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
* Knowledge of financial management system and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to work independently once given a project
* Ability to apply rules and regulations in a complex environment
* Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding
** Other Requirements and Factors
*** This position is security sensitive
* This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures
* All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements
** Instructions to Applicants:*
* * Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a…