Strategic Contracts Specialist II

Texas A&M University; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University—Prairie View A&M University Campus is seeking a Contract Specialist II to review contracts, coordinate with Procurement Office, and ensure timely execution in line with PVAMU, TAMUS and state guidelines.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and two years of related experience in accounting, business, or finance systems, with strong knowledge of contract regulations and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of OMB Circulars and state/federal contract and grant regulations.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Must possess technical writing and editing skills which include contractual language and procedures.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform required reviews on University contracts, coordinate with Procurement Office and ensure timely execution.
• Process departmental purchase requisitions, as assigned.
• Perform daily contract office processing requirements to ensure efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with PVAMU, TAMUS and State guidelines.
• Coordinate review by Office of General Counsel (OGC) if required.
• Follow contract from origination to full execution, including purchasing if required.
• Coordinate with department contract administrators to ensure effective contract monitoring and close-out as assigned.
• Communicate with department personnel, vendors to address and resolve procurement and contract related matters.
• Prepare bid/proposal documents; facilitate selection process, issue purchase orders, manage all aspects of the RFP processes to include pre-meetings, preparing, evaluating, analyzing, modifying, negotiating, and consummating contract.
• Maintain contract database system for use in status monitoring of completed documents, reports, etc.
• Upload and maintain completed contract files within the monitoring system and perform document retention tasks.
• Serves in a liaison role with university departments related to Office of University Compliance operations and selected external and internal audit activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

OMB Circulars knowledge

Word processing & spreadsheets

Technical writing/editing

Multitask and teamwork

Written & oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Two years related experience

Job description

Texas A&M University—Prairie View A&M University Campus is seeking a Contract Specialist II to review contracts, coordinate with Procurement Office, and ensure timely execution in line with PVAMU, TAMUS and state guidelines.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and two years of related experience in accounting, business, or finance systems, with strong knowledge of contract regulations and excellent communication skills.