Texas Workforce Commission
Government
ContractSpecialist
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“Contract Specialist at Texas Workforce Commission. Skills: Contract management, Contract development, Contract monitoring. Process agency contracts and amendments. Review scopes of work”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure contract development is ethical; Ensure contract management is ethical; Ensure contract monitoring is ethical; Ensure contract development is transparent; Ensure contract management is transparent; Ensure contract monitoring is transparent; Ensure contract development is impartial; Ensure contract management is impartial; Ensure contract monitoring is impartial; Ensure contract development is professional; Ensure contract management is professional; Ensure contract monitoring is professional; Acquisitions with best outcome for customer; Acquisitions with best outcome for State
Industry & Context.
Must be a Texas resident, Willing to relocate to Texas
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Two years of full-time experience in contract development, management, evaluation, monitoring, or training of contract providers or in the delivery of workforce development services which included contract development, management, evaluation, monitoring, or training of contract providers or customers
Nice to Have
Certification as a Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) or Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM), Experience in technical writing, Experience in procurement processes, Experience in contract development, Experience in facilitation, Experience in customer service, Experience in data analysis
What You'll Do.
Process agency contracts and amendments
Review scopes of work
Assist with scopes of work development
Perform contract management
Perform contract monitoring
Perform contract closeout activities
Oversee compliance with contract performance standards
Maintain documentation
Maintain database records for contracts
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cooperative work relationships; Constructive work relationships
Communication Scope
Strong communication skills
Full Job Description
WHO WE ARE: Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is located at 1117 Trinity St, Austin, Texas in our VR Contract Administrations department. TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas. WHO YOU ARE: The ideal candidate shares our department mission to ensure that the Contract Administration Services contract development, contract management, monitoring, and other procured contract development is done ethically, transparently, impartially, and professionally. We strive to ensure that acquisitions of program services are conducted with the best outcome for the customer and the State in mind. WHAT YOU WILL DO: The Contract Specialist II performs complex (journey-level) contract management work. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO: -Process agency contracts and amendments. -Review and assist with the development of scopes of work. -Perform contract management and monitoring functions for assigned contracts. -Perform contract closeout activities according to TWC policy. -Oversee compliance with contract performance standards. -Maintain documentation and database records for contracts. -Perform other duties as assigned. YOU QUALIFY WITH: -Two years of full-time experience in contract development, management, evaluation, monitoring, or training of contract providers or customers; or in the delivery of workforce development services wh
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