Remote Contract Specialist III — RFP & Compliance

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee health insurance

Pension plan

Generous time off

Job summary

Health & Human Services Commission in Austin, TX is seeking a Contract Specialist III to coordinate contracting activities, develop RFPs, review budgets, and manage contractor performance within SCOR and CAPPs systems.

The role requires strong knowledge of procurement processes, negotiation, risk assessment, and excellent written and oral communication. Telework eligible; full-time, day shift.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of competitive solicitation processes and state procurement procedures.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial policies and procedures.
• Ability to write and edit contract requirements and specifications.
• Ability to evaluate and monitor contractor performance and provide recommendations.
• Ability to lead or work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates contracting activities including RFP development, timeline setting, and contract type determination.
• Collaborates with programs to define service requirements, review criteria, and evaluation tools.
• Coordinates bidders' conferences, offers technical assistance, and manages proposal reviews.
• Monitors, tracks, and ensures response to written questions about the RFP submitted by potential bidders.
• Assists with contract budget reviews, contract funding allocation decisions, negotiations of revised budgets and performance measures with selected applicants.

Skills

Contract management

Budgeting

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem solving

Tools

SCOR application

CAPPs Financial system

Job description

Health & Human Services Commission in Austin, TX is seeking a Contract Specialist III to coordinate contracting activities, develop RFPs, review budgets, and manage contractor performance within SCOR and CAPPs systems.

The role requires strong knowledge of procurement processes, negotiation, risk assessment, and excellent written and oral communication. Telework eligible; full-time, day shift.