Contract Specialist - Contract

Simplex Hires LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Government Agency in Austin, Texas is seeking a Contract Specialist to join a small on-site team. The role focuses on developing solicitations, contracts, and amendments, with strong emphasis on compliance and procurement law.

The position requires relocation or commutable access to Austin and is a full-time contract role. Responsibilities include negotiations, meetings facilitation, bid specifications, and maintaining contract data.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 4+ years of contract development, management, or evaluation; education may substitute year-for-year.
• Strong knowledge of procurement/contract management law, policies, and best practices.
• Skilled in negotiation, bid evaluation, written/verbal communication, and record-keeping.
• Ability to interpret regulations, exercise independent judgment, and proactively resolve problems.
• Valid driver''s license (or ability to obtain one within 90 days).

Responsibilities

• Develop solicitations, contracts, and amendments; evaluate bidder information.
• Coordinate and facilitate procurement meetings (kick-offs, pre-proposal, post-award, evaluations).
• Coordinate contract negotiations and recommend annual awards.
• Prepare bid specifications.
• Investigate and resolve non-compliance issues; recommend contract cancellation/termination when needed.
• Monitor contract performance, billings, and fiscal data for policy compliance.
• Track legal/regulatory requirements and perform quality control reviews.
• Provide training and technical guidance on contract policies and procedures.
• Coordinate risk assessment and audit processes for contract monitoring.
• Evaluate expenditure data and project fund usage.
• Prepare and present reports to management.
• Maintain contract management database.

Skills

Negotiation

Bid evaluation

Written/verbal communication

Record-keeping

Regulatory interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CTCD or CTPM certification

Job description

We are working with a successful Government Agency in Austin, Texas, to find a Contract Specialist to join a small team. This is a contract position. You must be based in Austin or able to commute to Austin. This position is on-site Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Develop solicitations, contracts, and amendments; evaluate bidder information
• Coordinate and facilitate procurement meetings (kick-offs, pre-proposal, post-award, evaluations)
• Coordinate contract negotiations and recommend annual awards
• Prepare bid specifications
• Investigate and resolve non-compliance issues; recommend contract cancellation/termination when needed
• Monitor contract performance, billings, and fiscal data for policy compliance
• Track legal/regulatory requirements and perform quality control reviews
• Provide training and technical guidance on contract policies and procedures
• Coordinate risk assessment and audit processes for contract monitoring
• Evaluate expenditure data and project fund usage
• Prepare and present reports to management
• Maintain contract management database

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 4+ years of experience in contract development, management, or evaluation (education may substitute year-for-year)
• Strong knowledge of procurement/contract management law, policies, and best practices
• Skilled in negotiation, bid evaluation, written/verbal communication, and record-keeping
• Ability to interpret regulations, exercise independent judgment, and resolve problems proactively
• Valid driver's license (or ability to obtain one within 90 days)

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, finance, accounting, supply chain management, or related field
• CTCD or CTPM certification
• Prior government agency experience (local/state/federal)

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