Contract Administrator I

Contract Administrator I

Oversee and manages policy for advanced and complex contract duties in support of large scope, high-dollar or high-risk contracts. Oversees the execution and administration of contracts by defining requirements, participating and advising on negotiations and ensuring compliance with policy, law and acceptable contracting practices. Monitors progress/benchmarks, financial expenditures, allocations and inspects final results. Serves as the point of contact for contracts and related issues. Work requires extensive contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Confers with procurement staff, legal staff and management on various legal matters; inspects and reviews contracts for compliance with certification requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Develops short and long-term strategies and goals for the administration of assigned contracts. Develops, writes, revises and/or prepares, procurement documents, change orders, work orders, agreements, time extensions and acceptance testing. May conduct training on complex contracting issues of statewide significance. Oversees and provides advanced technical assistance to plan, develop, implement, and monitor effective programs; researches and makes recommendations concerning contract administration systems. Oversees contract documents and ensures management understands and authorizes contract terms involving multiple statewide contracting programs. Oversees development, writing, revision and/or preparation of highly complex contracts, amendments, subcontracts, procedures, forms, related documents and provisions, financial/statistical graphs and reports. Oversees maintenance, updating, and compilation of detailed data, reports, summaries, files, records, logs statistics or specific contracts including procurement documents and revisions; oversees writing of routine and unique correspondence. Researches complex state and federal statutes and opinions, Department policies and previous contracts. Develops and implements management controls and oversight procedures. Ensures compliance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to functional area. Oversees the operations and activities of monitoring contract performance, including developing and tracking key metrics. Coordinates the training of new professional and/or technical contract staff. Facilitates analysis, oversees interpretation of legislation, statutes, federal regulations and implements the development of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Department and governmental regulations.

Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or a related discipline. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Cert TX Contract Mgr (CTCM)

Knowledge of contract negotiation, development and management methods, contract writing and specifications, contract administration/management systems, applicable laws, rules, and regulations, legal terminology. Skill in analyzing issues, facts, and available information to develop logical solutions; researching inconsistencies of facts or data; drawing correct inferences from information and making recommendations that support business decisions. Prioritizing and organizing work assignments. Developing and giving presentations. Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems. Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information. Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area. Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external. Analyzing and organizing business and technical data. Administrative practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management. Ability to prepare detailed reports. Work independently. Use Banner or similar data base. Communicate effectively.

Six (6) years of contract administration, contract management, contract development, or related experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent) Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment or water treatment system.

Limited standing and/or walking. Handling light weight objects. Using or carrying equipment. Stoop, bend or lift. May require routine travel.