Job Description
Job Posting:
Opened:
04/18/2025
Closes:
05/02/2025
Position Title:
Contract Administration Manager I (Strategic Contract Manager)
Class/Group:
1960/B26
Military Occupation Specialty Code:
Army-51C; Coast Guard-SEI16; Marine Corps-3044, 8640; Air Force-6C0X1, 64PX
Fair Labor Standards Act Status:
Exempt
Number of Vacancies:
1
Division/Section:
Chief Procurement Office / Contracts Management Office
Salary Range:
$6650.00 - $7809.57
Duration:
Regular
Hours Worked Weekly:
40
Work Schedule:
This position may be eligible for flexible work hours and/or a hybrid work schedule if certain program guidelines are met; working arrangements may change at any time at the sole discretion of the agency.
Travel:
Occasional
Work Location:
300 W. 15th Street, / Austin, Texas 78701
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Selective Service Registration:
Section 651.005 of the Government Code requires males, ages 18 through 25 years, to provide proof of their Selective Service registration or proof of their exemption from the requirement as a condition of state employment.
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Position Description
Division:
Chief Procurement Office / Contracts Management Office
Class/Group:
1960/B26
Title:
Contract Administration Manager I (Strategic Contract Manager)
Fair Labor Standards Act Status:
Exempt
What We Do
We are a technology agency powered by people.
DIR offers secure, modern, and cost-effective technology to help government entities in Texas serve their constituents.
DIR is a fast-paced and collaborative environment with highly motivated, innovative, and engaged employees dedicated to achieving the best value for the state. We have over 250 professionals working at DIR who are honored to serve as the cornerstone of public sector technology in Texas. By joining DIR, you will be an integral part of transforming how technology serves Texans.
Position Summary
Performs advanced (senior level) contract administration and vendor management work for internal customers. Work involves overseeing the administration of statewide strategic information technology contracts by following contract and vendor management principles and best practices, working with procurement to establish contractual requirements, negotiating, and monitoring vendors and contracts throughout the contract lifecycle. Works under the limited supervision of the Director, Contract Management Office and Assistant Director, Contract Management Office with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
• Oversees and collaborates on scope of work, specifications, and terms and conditions for new contracts; prepares contracts; leads negotiation strategies; and awards new contracts.
• Oversees the operations and activities of monitoring contract performance, ensuring contract compliance, developing, and tracking key metrics, understanding billing and fiscal data, identifying cost savings, and managing overall vendor performance for products and outsourced services.
• Oversees the processing of contract documents in alignment with contract and vendor management principles to ensure management of cost controls, risks associated with outsourced vendor services, and service delivery deriving value.
• Establishes and measures vendor key performance indicators, and tracks vendor performance in relation to program offerings and delivery on contract requirements.
• Investigates and resolves discrepancies, complaints, and disputes by negotiating settlement agreements or by suspending or terminating contracts and assessing outcomes for risk management.
• Serves as the principal contract liaison, facilitator and risk manager for program areas delivering services through outsourced vendors.
• Clearly conveys vendor expectations based on program or customer needs, sets, and manages realistic timelines, evaluates, and manages risk associated with vendor performance.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications:
Education
• Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in business, information technology, or a related field.
• Additional related experience may be substituted for the education on a year for year basis. Experience and Training Required
• Minimum of six years (6) of experience in contract development, evaluation, and management, at least two (2) of which must have been spent performing complex contract negotiations.
• Experience in vendor management disciplines, such as performance, relationship, compliance, and risk. Experience and Training Preferred
• In-depth experience in and knowledge of information technology contract management/negotiations and its application in the public sector.
• Experience working in a for-profit or cost recovery operation.
• Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certification.
• Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) certification. Certifications / Licenses
• Certification as a Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) must be obtained within six (6) months of employment if not already certified, unless otherwise approved by Supervisor.
• Certification as a Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) must be obtained within one-year (1) of employment if not already certified, unless otherwise approved by Supervisor. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• In-depth knowledge of contract and vendor management principles.
• In-depth knowledge of state of Texas procurement laws, regulations, procedures, and contract management guidelines.
• Working knowledge of contract standard terms and conditions.
• Knowledge of negotiation strategies and techniques, of contract administration and cost monitoring for large scope or high-dollar contracts; of systems and procedures used to evaluate a third-party vendor's performance; and of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the administration of federal or state funds.
• Demonstrated skill in developing standard form contracts including the ability to select and apply the appropriate contract instrument for various acquisition strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to individuals and groups; to make effective presentations in formal and informal settings.
• Demonstrated ability to perform vendor management.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret policies, procedures, regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to make mathematical computations and tabulations and produce a high degree of accuracy in work product.
• Demonstrated ability to work on concurrent tasks while effectively prioritizing and coordinating work assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and execute next steps in problem resolution or to complete tasks.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
• Ability to analyze complex information and develop plans; to interpret complex data; to effectively demonstrate negotiation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to understand, follow and convey brief oral and/or written instructions click apply for full job details
Date Posted: 22 April 2025
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