Contract Specialist II - Contracts and Procurement - Contracts and Procurement Division (023961 023959 023971 023952 023972)

Texas Department of Criminal Justice • Huntsville, TX

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required three years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.
• Three years full-time, wage-earning purchasing, contracting, contract management, contract monitoring, financial auditing, accounting, or statistical analysis experience.
• 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.
• Selected applicants without required certifications must sign a Credential Contingency Agreement that will remain in effect only until the initially established expiration date. Failure to comply with this contingency statement will result in separation from employment.
• Credential Contingency Agreements will not be extended or renewed as a result of an employee's separation from employment or acceptance of another position.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.
• Knowledge of contracting regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Knowledge of automated purchasing methods and procedures.
• Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
• Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
• Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
• Skill to evaluate fiscal data for reasonableness, necessity, and conformity with contract requirements.
• Skill to negotiate features of a contract, while balancing agency and provider requirements.
• Skill in problem-solving techniques.
• Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment.
• Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Purchasing or contracting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees