Contract Management & Compliance Specialist

City of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Training opportunities

Job summary

City of Austin is seeking a contract compliance professional for the Austin Water department. The role focuses on procurement, contract management, compliance monitoring, and reporting on contractor performance.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least two years of related experience, with strong communication and analytical skills to interact with vendors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or related field and 2 years of related experience.
• Experience with purchasing, contract management, contract monitoring, and contract compliance.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make independent decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with internal and external customers and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Place orders off existing contracts and solicit informal quotes.
• Prepare bid documentation with terms, conditions and specifications.
• Develop and maintain contract databases and budgeting.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with terms.
• Prepare reports on contractor performance and contract expenditures.

Skills

Contract law

Communication

Data analysis

Planning & organizing

Contract writing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Public Administration or related field

Tools

Contract management software

Job description

City of Austin is seeking a contract compliance professional for the Austin Water department. The role focuses on procurement, contract management, compliance monitoring, and reporting on contractor performance.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least two years of related experience, with strong communication and analytical skills to interact with vendors and internal teams.