Program Specialist IV

ChaseSource•Austin, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

A large public-sector organization in Austin, Texas is seeking an experienced Contract Specialist to support its procurement and contract oversight team. This role will focus heavily on developing and managing IT-related solicitations (IFBs) and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure compliant, high-quality procurement processes. This is a full-time contract opportunity offering competitive pay and the chance to work on complex, high-impact procurement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (Relevant experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis)
Minimum three (3) years of experience drafting procurement documents, including: Scopes of work Service Level Agreements (SLAs) Performance metrics and deliverables IFBs, RFPs, RFIs, or similar solicitations
Experience facilitating meetings and communicating with stakeholders across multiple levels.
Strong writing, editing, and document structuring skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Certification such as: Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD)
Experience developing IT procurement solicitations .
Background in public-sector or regulated procurement environments .
Knowledge of government purchasing laws, rules, and compliance standards.
Familiarity with IT concepts such as: Software development Cloud services Cybersecurity Networking and infrastructure
Proven ability to manage multiple procurements simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Lead development of Invitation for Bids (IFBs) for IT procurements, ensuring clarity, completeness, and compliance.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (IT, legal, finance, procurement) to gather requirements and define project scope.
Translate technical and business requirements into structured, competitive solicitation documents .
Ensure all procurement documents comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies .
Develop evaluation criteria, scoring methodologies, and administrative requirements.
Facilitate stakeholder meetings to support requirements gathering and document validation.
Manage solicitation processes including Q&A periods, addenda, and vendor communications .
Support evaluation of bid responses for responsiveness, completeness, and alignment with requirements.
Maintain organized procurement records and documentation.
Assist in developing procurement timelines and project schedules.
Participate in post-award activities, including contract kickoff coordination.