Contracts Specialist I

Texas A&M University System • Prairie View, TX

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Contracts Specialist I strategically procures goods and service contracts for the university in accordance with state, federal, and Texas A&M University System guidelines. The position supports timely purchasing and contracting that achieves cost savings and best value for the university.

The specialist reviews and analyzes university contracts, coordinates with the Procurement Office, and supports timely execution. The role also processes assigned departmental requisitions, manages daily contract-office processing, coordinates reviews by the Office of General Counsel when required, follows contracts from origination through full execution, and maintains completed contract files and records in the contract monitoring system.

The salary is commensurate with education and experience within the assigned salary range. A bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required; no prior experience is required. Applicants seeking degree equivalency must have four years of related experience. The position is security-sensitive and requires a criminal history investigation and verification of credentials and other required information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• No prior experience is required.
• Knowledge of OMB Circulars and state and federal contract and grant regulations.
• Knowledge of word-processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Technical writing and editing skills, including contractual language and procedures.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Applicants considered for degree equivalency must have four years of related experience; one year of related experience is equivalent to one college year.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in procurement or compliance programs and/or activities.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze university contracts, coordinate with the Procurement Office, and ensure timely execution.
• Process departmental requisitions as assigned.
• Perform daily contract-office processing in accordance with PVAMU, TAMUS, and state guidelines to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Coordinate contract review by the Office of General Counsel when required.
• Follow contracts from origination through full execution, including purchasing when required.
• Upload and maintain completed contract files in the contract monitoring system and perform document-retention tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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