Contract Specialist II - TEMP

Contract Specialist II - TEMP Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Procurement Services & Contract Administration Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationPrairie View, Texas Job TypeTemporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term) The Contract Specialist II (TEMP), under supervision, performs required reviews on University contracts, coordinate with Procurement Office to ensure timely execution. Process departmental purchase requisitions, as assigned. Perform daily contract office processing requirements to ensure efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with PVAMU, TAMUS and State guidelines. This position may pay more than the salary listed above depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. Responsibilities: Perform required reviews on University contracts, coordinate with Procurement Office and ensure timely execution. Process departmental purchase requisitions, as assigned. Perform daily contract office processing requirements to ensure efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with PVAMU, TAMUS, and State guidelines. Coordinate review by Office of General Counsel (OGC) if required. Follow contract from origination to full execution, including purchasing if required. Coordinate with department contract administrators to ensure effective contract monitoring and close-out as assigned. Communicate with department personnel, vendors to address and resolve procurement and contract related matters. Prepare bid/proposal documents; facilitate selection process, issue purchase orders, manage all aspects of the RFP processes to include pre-meetings, preparing, evaluating, analyzing, modifying, negotiating, and consummating contract. Maintain contract database system for use in status monitoring of completed documents, reports, etc. Upload and maintain completed contract files within the monitoring system and perform document retention tasks. Serves in a liaison role with university departments related to Office of University Compliance operations and selected external and internal audit activities. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, business, finance reporting, and financial systems. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of OMB Circulars and state/federal contract and grant regulations. Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Must possess technical writing and editing skills which include contractual language and procedures. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Effective written and oral communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Five years of related experience in compliance programs and/or activities. Contracts and or Procurement Certification. Special Requirements: Applicants with equivalent experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree may be considered. One year of the related experience is the equivalent of one college year. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have four years of related experience to meet the equivalency in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree plus the minimum required years of experience. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have a total of six years of experience. Job Posting Close Date: 09/24/2026 Background Check Requirements: All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. External Applicants - Applicants not currently employed by a Texas A&M System member may Search Postings and apply for positions within one or more A&M System members by selecting the job posting. Internal Applicants - This site lists job postings throughout The Texas A&M University System. It is intended for applicants not currently employed by a member of the system. Current employees should apply for jobs on the Internal Career site. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas A&M University