Contracts Coordinator

About Houston-Galveston Area CouncilThe Houston-Galveston Area Council is one of the largest regional planning commissions in the country, with a diverse service area of 13 counties and more than 7 million people. We are the pulse of our region, addressing issues that cross city limits and county lines every single day.   We make decisions that affect our transportation system, ensure the safety and well-being of our seniors, connect people to jobs, help families recover from natural disasters, preserve water quality for our children, and so much more. We work to make the region a great place to live, work, and thrive.  What will I bedoing?ü Oversee, at high level, the compliance and monitoring of agency contracts and performance metrics related to department contracts.ü Interpret and ensure contract policies and procedures are followed by departments.ü Assist with contract administration.ü May also perform contract data entry activities as needed to expedite contracts.ü Perform procurement-related activities as it pertains to contracts.ü May also be required to train agency personnel in contracting procedures. Provide guidance and assistance to other employees as required.ü Perform other related duties as required/assigned.KeyQualificationsü Experience in complex service contracts and reporting on contractor performanceü Experience in risk assessment/expenditure trackingü Experience with Federal contracting regulations and flow down requirements (2 CFR 200)ü Experience in organizational monitoring and management/project managementü Knowledge of Microsoft suite products or other project management toolsü Ability to work under pressure, under tight deadlines, and manage conflicting prioritiesDo you have…ü Bachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study   ü 3 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, school, or in job-related duties  Preferred Qualificationsü Experience in government or nonprofitü Familiarity with grants and federal funding