Contract Specialist II

Job Summary

Performs complex contract duties to include developing, analyzing, evaluating, reviewing, processing, ensuring applicable compliance, inspecting, implementing, and/or monitoring contracts. Work requires extensive contact with governmental officials, division and district personnel. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

• Assists with presentations at local, state and federal levels.
• Assists with recommending policy and/or procedure changes.
• Confers with legal staff and management on various legal matters.
• Develops, writes, revises, or prepares contracts, amendments, procedures, forms, related documents and provisions, financial/statistical graphs and/or reports.
• Reviews compliance of minority participation goals in consultant contracts.
• Assists in developing plans for implementing new contract evaluation requirements.
• Assists in printing, collating, preparing documents and/or binding contracts/manuals for distribution.
• Assists in receiving payments, preparing deposit vouchers and entering data in an automated information management system.
• Ensures contracts are payable and meet all legal requirements.
• Monitors and coordinates with the General Services Division.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year‑per‑year basis.

Experience: 2 years in contract administration, administrative support, bookkeeping or accounting. Related graduate‑level education may be substituted for experience on a year‑per‑year basis.

Licenses and

Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Considerable knowledge of:
  • Contract writing and specifications
  • Applicable computer operating systems and relevant applications
  • Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, and terminology
  • Contract development and oversight
  • Contract record‑keeping
  • Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Proficient skill in:
  • Monitoring contracts and procedures
  • Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information
  • Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
  • Maintaining effective working relationships with others

• Sedentary work: lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools.
• Close visual acuity – work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.

Please read the standard conditions of employment for all positions.

This position performs complex contract duties to include developing, analyzing, evaluating, reviewing, processing, inspecting, implementing and monitoring contracts. Work requires extensive contract with Government officials, division and district personnel. This position requires strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to create, maintain, and manage contract-related spreadsheets for the section. The employee will be responsible for performing assignments independently and ensuring accuracy and organization in all documentation.

Any unusual or complex issues should be referred to the supervisor for guidance.

• 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

• Job Title:
  
  Contract Specialist II
• Job Type: Standard
• Employee Status:
  Regular
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Level: Non‑Management
• Location:
  
  Houston, TX
• Posted:
  Dec 30, 2025

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.