Senior IT Acquisitions & Contracts Lead

Texas Workforce Commission; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Friendly Certified Workplace

Competitive starting salary

Medical Insurance

Paid time off

401(k) and 457 accounts

Job summary

Texas Workforce Commission in Austin, TX, seeks an IT Acquisitions Manager to lead a team and oversee a portfolio of complex technology contracts. This senior role requires strategic vision, mentoring, and collaboration across IT, Purchasing, and General Counsel to align procurement with agency goals.

You will manage end-to-end contract lifecycle, ensure SLAs, risk mitigation, and compliance with state and DIR programs, with executive reporting and cross-functional coordination across

Qualifications

• Six years of full-time experience with policy and procedure development, implementation, or interpretation in a public or private agency, two years in administrative management or supervisory capacity.
• CTCM and CTCD certifications are required and must be maintained.
• Expert knowledge of procurement rules and DIR/DIR exemption requirements and state reporting.

Responsibilities

• Direct development and procurement strategy for technology goods and services, including MIRP.
• Manage the full lifecycle of technology contracts from initiation through close-out with strict adherence to SLAs.
• Lead contract development and negotiation while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and agency laws.

Skills

Team leadership

Contract management

Negotiation

Stakeholder collaboration

Mentoring staff

Budget management

Education

Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM)

Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD)

Tools

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

Office 365

Job description

Texas Workforce Commission in Austin, TX, seeks an IT Acquisitions Manager to lead a team and oversee a portfolio of complex technology contracts. This senior role requires strategic vision, mentoring, and collaboration across IT, Purchasing, and General Counsel to align procurement with agency goals.

You will manage end-to-end contract lifecycle, ensure SLAs, risk mitigation, and compliance with state and DIR programs, with executive reporting and cross-functional coordination across