Contracts Administrator (Grant Funded)

City of Irving; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Irving is seeking a Contracts Administrator to oversee contracts and agreements for federally funded housing and community development programs within the Community and Economic Development Department.

Responsibilities include coordinating HOME-ARP program implementation, monitoring expenditures, preparing reports, ensuring HUD compliance, and coordinating with contractors, partners, and city staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• At least one year of related experience, including contract management experience.
• Experience with HUD requirements or federal grants is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead administrator for program contracts and agreements.
• Coordinate implementation of the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME-ARP) program.
• Monitor funded activities and projects; review expenditures and support financial oversight.
• Prepare required reports and documentation; ensure compliance with HUD and federal regulations.
• Collaborate with contractors, community partners, City staff and stakeholders.

Skills

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Job Posting

The City of Irving is seeking a Contracts Administrator to support federally funded housing and community development programs within the Community and Economic Development Department. This position serves as the lead administrator for program contracts and agreements, with primary responsibility for coordinating implementation of the City’s HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) program and administering related federal funding. Duties include contract and program administration; monitoring funded activities and projects; reviewing expenditures and supporting financial oversight; preparing required reports and documentation; and ensuring compliance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requirements and other applicable federal regulations. The position works closely with contractors, community partners, City staff and other stakeholders and assists with additional Community and Economic Development programs as needed. This is a grant-funded position anticipated to continue through the HOME-ARP program implementation and closeout period, currently expected through at least December 31, 2030, subject to continued availability of grant funding and program needs. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field, and at least one year of related experience, including contract management experience, are required.

PAY GRADE GG22 / FULL PAY RANGE $5,634 - $7,939 PER MONTH

Full Job Description

The full job description for this position and all other City of Irving job classifications are available online.

Culture

The City of Irving’s Community and Economic Development Department helps provide housing-related and social services to stabilize neighborhoods and to help reduce the effects of poverty on Irving residents through the U.S. Department of Housing Urban Development (HUD) funds.

Some of the responsibilities of the Community Development division include:

• Manage the home restoration program
• Administer the down payment assistance program
• Help construct and rehabilitate affordable homes in the community
• Provide social services
• Provide homeless services

The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees’ diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.

For City of Irving full-time employees only, competitive health benefits and participation in TMRS are offered. More information can be found online at https://irvingtx.gov/index.php?section=hr-employment-benefits.