Contract Administration Manager (Austin) (827251)

Texas Workforce Commission; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Friendly Certified Workplace

Competitive salaries and excellent福利

Job summary

Texas Workforce Commission is seeking a Contract Administration Manager I in Austin. You will perform senior-level contract administration, working under limited supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and judgment.

The role requires managing complex contracts, overseeing high-profile scopes of work, and ensuring compliance with performance standards. Strong writing, procurement, and data analysis skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time experience in contract administration, management, evaluation, or monitoring of contract providers.
• Experience overseeing competitive procurement processes such as RFPs for state government.
• Experience in technical writing and complex contract development.

Responsibilities

• Process complex agency contracts and amendments.
• Review and assist with the development of high-profile scopes of work.
• Perform contract management and monitoring for assigned contracts.
• Perform contract closeout activities according to policy.
• Oversee compliance with contract performance standards.
• Maintain documentation and database records for contracts.
• Perform related work as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Data analysis

Customer service

Facilitation

Collaboration

Education

Academic credits may count toward experience

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Teams

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. We are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is located at 1117 Trinity Street, Austin, Texas, in the VR Contract Administration Services department.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas.

You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

Who You Are

The ideal candidate shares our department mission to ensure that the Contract Administration Services contract development, contract management, monitoring, and other procured contract development is done ethically, transparently, impartially, and professionally. We strive to ensure that acquisitions of program services are conducted with the best outcome for the customer and the State in mind.

What You Will Do

The Contract Administration Manager I performs advanced (senior-level) contract administration work. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

You Will Be Trusted To

• Process complex agency contracts and amendments.
• Review and assist with the development of high-profile scopes of work.
• Perform contract management and monitoring functions for assigned contracts.
• Perform contract closeout activities according to TWC policy.
• Oversee compliance with contract performance standards.
• Maintain documentation and database records for contracts.
• Perform related work as needed.

You Are a Great Fit With

• A Certification as a Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) or Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM)
• Five years of full-time experience in contract administration, management, evaluation, or monitoring of contract providers.
• Experience overseeing competitive solicitation e.g., Requests for Proposals (RFPs), process for the State of Texas.
• Experience in technical writing, procurement/contract administration processes, and complex contract development.
• Experience in facilitation, customer service, and data analysis.
• Strong communication and organization skills with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain cooperative and constructive work relationships.
• Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• Knowledge of SharePoint, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Teams.

You Qualify With

• Five years of full-time experience in contract administration, management, evaluation, or monitoring of contract providers.
• Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.
• Two years of full-time in-service TWC experience classified as a Contract Specialist V with regular status will satisfy the minimum qualifications.

You Gain

• A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance
• Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
• Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.

Veterans

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.