Contract Specialist II - Service Contracts - Contracts and Procurement Division - Huntsville

Contract Specialist II – Service Contracts

Job Description - Contract Specialist II - Service Contracts - Contracts and Procurement Division - Huntsville (023952) )

BUSINESS AND FINANCE - CONTRACTS & PROCUREMENT

United States-Texas-HUNTSVILLE

Office and Administrative Support

Regular

Full-time

No

$4,080.85 (RET 2.5% Less)

Monthly

Longevity Pay

Yes

No

Exempt

Feb 20, 2026, 6:00:00 AM

Mar 3, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Performs complex contract management work. Work involves developing and evaluating a broad range of contracts. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• A. Develop contracts by identifying provider resources, describing services to be rendered, and negotiating contract features.
• B. Coordinate and facilitate contract pre‑award and post‑award activities; monitor contract performance and billings; confer with contract providers to ensure compliance with policy, procedure, legal, and fiscal requirements; assist in the dispute resolution process; and assist in negotiating contract renewals, amendments, and plan changes.
• C. Prepare specifications for bid requests; develop procurement documents; assist in developing bid evaluation instruments; and maintain contracting records.
• D. Assist in providing guidance regarding contract administration policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; and respond to requests for program information.
• * Perform a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

• 1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university recognized by CHEA or USDE. Major coursework in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience beyond the required three years may be substituted for 30 semester hours on a year‑for‑year basis.
• 2. Three years full‑time, wage‑earning purchasing, contracting, contract management, contract monitoring, financial auditing, accounting, or statistical analysis experience.
• 3. Purchasing or contracting experience preferred.
• * Must have or be able to obtain a Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) certification within twelve months from the date of employment.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certification within twelve months from the date of employment.
• Must maintain valid certifications for continued employment in position.
• Selected applicants without required certifications must sign a Credential Contingency Agreement that will remain in effect only until the initially established expiration date. Failure to comply with this contingency statement will result in separation from employment. Credential Contingency Agreements will not be extended or renewed as a result of an employee’s separation from employment or acceptance of another position.

• 1. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.
• 2. Knowledge of contracting regulations, policies, and procedures.
• 3. Knowledge of community resources.
• 4. Knowledge of automated purchasing methods and procedures.
• 5. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.
• 6. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
• 7. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
• 8. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• 9. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
• 10. Skill to evaluate fiscal data for reasonableness, necessity, and conformity with contract requirements.
• 11. Skill to negotiate features of a contract, while balancing agency and provider requirements.
• 12. Skill in problem‑solving techniques.
• 13. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand‑alone or local area network environment.
• 14. Skill to prepare and…