Senior IT Contract Manager — Government Procurements

TSABAA; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Flexible spending

Flexible work options

Job summary

Texas Water Development Board seeks an experienced IT Contract Specialist IV to manage advanced technology contracts, software, hardware, cloud services, and IT staffing engagements. You will navigate state procurement laws, DIR rules, and deliverables-based contracts while coordinating with multiple divisions and vendors.

The role requires knowledge of licensing, SLAs, cybersecurity, and data handling; extensive experience in contract administration and budget forecasting will be essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Nine years of relevant work experience in contract development, negotiations, monitoring, management, invoicing, or payment processing.
• Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) or ability to obtain certification within six months after hire date.
• Relevant education and experience can be substituted for each other on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and develop contracts, amendments, and bid solicitations for software, hardware, cloud services, and IT-related engagements.
• Provide guidance on IT contract administration, ensuring compliance with state procurement laws and DIR rules.
• Assist with contract reporting, deliverables acceptance, and records management; track status of tasks in information systems.
• Monitor and track contract renewals, requisitions, and board approvals.
• Communicate between IT Division and Procurement and Contract Services for technology procurements and DIR contract usage.

Skills

Contract management

IT procurement

Negotiation

Vendor management

DIR rules

SOW creation

Budget forecasting

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAPPS

Vendor Performance Tracking System

DIR Shared Technology Services

Job description

Texas Water Development Board seeks an experienced IT Contract Specialist IV to manage advanced technology contracts, software, hardware, cloud services, and IT staffing engagements. You will navigate state procurement laws, DIR rules, and deliverables-based contracts while coordinating with multiple divisions and vendors.

The role requires knowledge of licensing, SLAs, cybersecurity, and data handling; extensive experience in contract administration and budget forecasting will be essential.