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

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

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.

Essential Functions:

• Develops contracts by identifying provider resources, describing services to be rendered, and negotiating contract features.
• Coordinates and facilitates contract pre-award and post-award activities; monitors contract performance and billings; confers with contract providers to ensure compliance with policy, procedure, legal, and fiscal requirements; assists in the dispute resolution process; and assists in negotiating contract renewals, amendments, and plan changes.
• Prepares specifications for bid requests; develops procurement documents; assists in developing bid evaluation instruments; and maintains contracting records.
• Assists in providing guidance regarding contract administration policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; and responds to requests for program information.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Major course work in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
• Three years full-time, wage-earning purchasing, contracting, contract management, contract monitoring, financial auditing, accounting, or statistical analysis experience.
• 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.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.
• Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.
• Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and automobile.

Additional Information:

Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor's name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. *Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.

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