Contract Specialist II

The Exchange; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Exchange in Dallas, TX seeks a Contracting Manager to administer moderately complex contracts through the life cycle, lead bids and proposals, and ensure compliance with standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with two years in office/business and contract/procurement, onsite work only, and proficiency in Microsoft Office; Oracle iProcurement is preferred.

Qualifications

• Four years of office/business experience and two years of contract/procurement experience.
• Or Bachelor's degree to include business management and two years of office/business and contract/procurement experience.
• Associate must complete all required training and be otherwise fully qualified to obtain contracting officer authority certification within 18 months of selection.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, develop, prepare, and administer moderately complex contracts, bids, and proposals.
• Participate in contract negotiations and execute tactical sourcing activities.
• Confirm necessary procedural controls exist. Identify any potential risk or compliance issues.
• Ensure all contract documentation is compliant with organizational and regulatory standards. Prepare reports as needed.
• Manage vendor relationship, monitoring vendor performance to include compliance, quality, and service. Resolve associated issues promptly.
• Collaborate with business units, suppliers, and key stakeholders. Act as business advisor to internal customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Contracting Knowledge

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle iProcurement

Job description

Job Description

Administers moderately complex contracts throughout life-cycle.

Job Grade

4

Job Tier

2

Career Area

Contracting

Supervisor

No

Job Qualifications

Four years of office/business experience and two years of contract/procurement experience.

Or

Bachelor's degree to include business management and two years of office/business and contract/procurement experience.

Associate must complete all required training and be otherwise fully qualified to obtain contracting officer authority certification within 18 months of selection.

Degree (one Of)

• BACHELORS DEGREE - Preferred

Major/Minor (one Of)

• BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - Preferred
• BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - Preferred
• SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT - Preferred

Additional Qualifications/Requirements

Work – Onsite (HQ – Dallas, Texas)

• Remote/Telework not authorized per Presidential Memorandum “Return to In Person Work”
• PCS Not Authorized/LSP Not Authorized

Technical (Preferred/Required Skills/Systems)

• MICROSOFT OFFICE PRODUCTS - Required
• ORACLE IPROCUREMENT SYSTEM - Preferred

Major Duties

• Under general supervision, develop, prepare, and administer moderately complex contracts, bids, and proposals.
• Participate in contract negotiations and execute tactical sourcing activities.
• Confirm necessary procedural controls exist. Identify any potential risk or compliance issues.
• Ensure all contract documentation is compliant with organizational and regulatory standards. Prepare reports as needed.
• Manage vendor relationship, monitoring vendor performance to include compliance, quality, and service. Resolve associated issues promptly.
• Collaborate with business units, suppliers, and key stakeholders. Act as business advisor to internal customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Type

Management

Number of Positions Remaining

1

01-Oct-2026