IT Contract Specialist III
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Business
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Date:
Sep 23, 2026
Location:
PASADENA, TX
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Title:
IT Contract Specialist III
Job Title:
Contract Specialist III Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm Department: IT Procurement Contract Sprt Posting Number: 19167 Closing Date: 11/20/2026 Posting Audience:
Internal and External Occupational Category:
Computer and Mathematical Salary Range: $4,263.16 - $5,270.00 Pay Frequency:
Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-B-20
Shift: Day Travel:
Up to 5% Regular/Temporary:
Regular Full Time/Part Time:
Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Nonexempt
Job Location City: PASADENA
Job Location Address: 3737 RED BLUFF RD MOS Codes: ,X,36A,36B,51C,60C0,62S0,63G0,63S0,64PX,651X,6C0X1,751X,FIN
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Job Description
The Contract Specialist III reports to the Director of IT Contract Management and performs highly complex (senior-level) contract management functions for information technology contracts. The CS III is responsible for monitoring contractor performance, coordinating risk assessments, maintaining the contract record and other contract management functions throughout the contract lifecycle. The CS III works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.
EssentialJob Functions (EJFs)
Contract Oversight & Life-cycle Management: Responsible for end-to-end management of assigned contracts, serving as the primary point of contact for contractors and internal stakeholders. Provides subject matter expertise during acquisition to support business needs and ensures a comprehensive understanding of contract terms, scope, deliverables, milestones, and expenditures. Establishes and executes contract monitoring activities, including risk-informed monitoring plans, deliverable tracking, expenditure oversight, and vendor performance reporting.
Ensures contractor accountability by monitoring performance against contractual standards and initiating corrective actions or escalation when deficiencies arise. Oversees financial integrity through invoice validation and alignment with contract terms, and manages contract changes through formal amendment processes. Ensures timely delivery of services and completion of all contract requirements, including closeout, performance evaluations, and compliance with record retention standards. Coordinates HUB reporting and supports team capability building by providing guidance and mentorship to staff.
(50%)
Contract Record Management & Compliance: Maintains complete, accurate, and audit-ready contract records across designated systems of record, including SCOR and CAPPS Financials. Ensures timely review and validation of contract documentation upon execution and maintains all required artifacts throughout the contract lifecycle, including inception, amendments, and closure. Enforces adherence to agency documentation standards, record retention requirements, and applicable regulatory frameworks. Supports audit readiness by ensuring documentation integrity and responding to audit findings or quality reviews with appropriate corrective actions.
Contributes to operational consistency and continuous improvement through maintenance of metadata standards and participation in…
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