Role OverviewThe ideal candidate shares our department mission to ensure that the Contract Administration Services contract development, contract management, monitoring, and other procured contract development is done ethically, transparently, impartially, and professionally. We strive to ensure that acquisitions of program services are conducted with the best outcome for the customer and the State in mind. This position is located at 1117 Trinity Street, Austin, Texas, in the VR Contract Administration Services department.
What You Will Do
The Contract Administration Manager I performs advanced (senior-level) contract administration work. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Why It Might Be a Fit
You are a great fit with: A Certification as a Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) or Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM), Five years of full-time experience in contract administration, management, evaluation, or monitoring of contract providers, Experience overseeing competitive solicitation e.g., Requests for Proposals (RFPs), process for the State of Texas, Experience in technical writing, procurement/contract administration processes, and complex contract development, Experience in facilitation, customer service, and data analysis, Strong communication and organization skills with attention to detail, Proven ability to establish and maintain cooperative and constructive work relationships, Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills, Knowledge of SharePoint, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Teams.
Requirements
- Certification as a Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) or Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM)
- Five years of full-time experience in contract administration, management, evaluation, or monitoring of contract providers
- Experience overseeing competitive solicitation e.g., Requests for Proposals (RFPs), process for the State of Texas
- Experience in technical writing, procurement/contract administration processes, and complex contract development
- Experience in facilitation, customer service, and data analysis
- Strong communication and organization skills with attention to detail
- Proven ability to establish and maintain cooperative and constructive work relationships
- Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills
- Knowledge of SharePoint, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Teams
Benefits
- A Family Friendly Certified Workplace
- Competitive salary: $7,437.69/month
- Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
- Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
- Medical Insurance
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
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