0000002711.Contracts Manager.Hhs Finance Admin

Dallas County • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Manages contracts for purchases, materials, products and/or services by examining performance requirements, delivery schedules, and estimates of costs and production to ensure adherence to contractual agreements. Prepares, reviews and negotiates bids, proposals, contracts and process specifications and acts as a liaison between department(s) and contracting entities. Management Scope: May train and supervise staff.

Requirements

• Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration or a job related field of study.
• One (1) year work related experience.
• Skilled in the use of standard software applications.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments and the general public.
• Working knowledge of contracts negotiations, needs assessments, program evaluation and performance monitoring.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, flexibility, initiative and commitment in an environment of rapid change.
• Must possess a valid Texas Drivers License.
• Juvenile: Must pass extensive background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and evaluates contractual activities by: Documenting contractual progress and compliance, Performing site inspections/audits, Notifying service providers of discrepancies, and Resolving compliance issues occurring in the performance of contracts.
• Communicates with other County departments and serves as a primary liaison to service providers to answer questions, resolve problems, provide on-going training/technical assistance and develop corrective action as needed.
• Coordinates the bid proposal process by: researching and compiling data, developing, reviewing, negotiating and preparing contracts/bids, specifications, requests for proposals, and amendments/extensions of contracts, and preparing related briefs and court orders.
• Coordinates and monitors payment processing and billing and works closely with the Auditor’s Office to resolve reimbursement and claims issues.
• Interviews, hires and trains employees, distributes work assignments, evaluates performance, initiates disciplinary actions and maintains time and attendance.
• Assists in budget preparation, monitors the acquisition of supplies and services, and completes various reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager