Technical Contracts and Procurement Manager #2849

Genius Road•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Technical Contracts and Procurement Manager Contract: 12-18months + potential extension Location: Austin, TX (ONSITE) Are you a self-starter, creative thinker, problem-solver with the ability to manage tasks, review detailed contracts according to deadlines? Come be part of this growing organization that is adding to their procurement team in the Austin, TX area. We are looking for a team of procurement specialists and managers to fulfill long-term consulting engagements.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Business, Accounting or a related field - Bachelor's Degree preferred
Must hold a CTCD (Certified Texas Contract Developer) or CTCM (Certified Texas Contract Manager) certification Or be willing to get certification in first 3 months
8+ years of experience in general procurement arena
At least 5 years of experience in State or Federal government purchasing or contract management and strategic planning initiatives
Knowledge of security policies and procedures for technical contracts
Previous experience developing program guidelines, policies and procedures
Previous experience working on RFOs, government regulations, commercial business laws and regulations, software licensing practices
Must have strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PPT)
Ability to maintain a system of record keeping
Ability to interpret regulations and convey them to others
Excellent communication skills – written/verbal

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with Peoplesoft platform is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance to program staff and contractors regarding contract procedures
Prepare, review, track, and process purchase orders
Maintain contract file information into contract management databases
Ensure all information stored is in accordance with policies and procedures
Assist with preparation of other documents, contract execution
Work with internal and external partners to support the design, research, preparation, and execution of the state program plans
Assist with project costing and provide input into budget justifications and budget revisions for contracts
Coordinate routing logistics of contracts for signatures
Conduct appropriate background investigations prior to contract execution and upon renewal
Provide assistance in responding to questions related to contract compliance, processing and management
Provide information and updates with required forms and agency policies and standards or performance
Conduct policy research work and data analysis in multiple areas with strong focus in legislation and efforts by federal, state, and local governments
Ensure contract data is correctly entered for upcoming renewals
Document and process timely compliance reports