Strategic IT Contracts & Compliance Lead

The City of Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The City of Fort Worth IT Solutions’ IT Finance Division seeks a Sr. Contract Compliance Specialist (Contracts) to support the development, review, and execution of technology contracts for all city departments.

This role partners with the Law Department to ensure compliance and aligns agreements with Purchasing guidelines. Minimum qualifications include a BA in public administration, business, or finance and three years’ contract experience; a valid driver’s license and CJIS background check

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, finance or a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience preparing and monitoring contracts, grants, or community programs in the public or private sector, including but not limited to federal, developer-funded, or other capital improvement project agreements.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• CJIS background check required prior to employment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel to perform account reconciliation and analysis.
• Knowledge of public-sector procurement laws, regulations, and purchasing guidelines.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills, including experience writing executive-level summaries or Council-level communications.

Responsibilities

• Identify, propose, and develop legal agreements that support and advance technology programs and initiatives provided through IT Solutions
• Collaborate with the Law Department to lead and oversee the development, improvement, and standardization of agreements; assist in policy and procedure development and enhancement
• Serve as a liaison with senior managers and partnering departments to structure legal agreements that meet technological needs while ensuring alignment with the City’s Purchasing guidelines, to facilitate and successfully execute all technology‑related contracts
• Monitor vendor performance metrics and ensure suppliers meet contractual obligations and service levels
• Author Mayor and Council Communications seeking authorization for technology‑related contracts and agreements
• Conduct compliance reviews and risk assessments to ensure agreements adhere to applicable laws, procurement rules, and City policies
• Lead process‑improvement initiatives related to contract compliance workflows and serve as a subject‑matter expert for compliance policies, providing guidance to contract managers, procurement teams, and business units
• Oversee contract lifecycle processes, including drafting, negotiating, evaluating, monitoring complex agreements, and maintaining accurate and organized contract documentation

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Executive-level summaries

Council-level communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, finance or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The City of Fort Worth IT Solutions’ IT Finance Division seeks a Sr. Contract Compliance Specialist (Contracts) to support the development, review, and execution of technology contracts for all city departments.

This role partners with the Law Department to ensure compliance and aligns agreements with Purchasing guidelines. Minimum qualifications include a BA in public administration, business, or finance and three years’ contract experience; a valid driver’s license and CJIS background check