DIR - Contract Administration Mgr I (Procurement Lead)

Job Posting:

00058954

Opened:

06/12/2026

Closes:

06/26/2026

Position Title:

Contract Administration Manager I (Procurement Lead)

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 / Cooperative Procurements

Salary Range:

$7,437.67 - $7,809.57/month

Duration:

Regular

Hours Worked Weekly:

40

Travel:

Limited

Work Location:

300 W. 15th Street, #1300 / Austin, Texas 78701

Web site:

https://dir.texas.gov/

Refer Inquiries to:

People and Culture Office

Contact Information:

Careers@dir.texas.gov

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Special Instructions:

• Applicants must provide in-depth information in the EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIALS section to demonstrate how they meet the position qualifications. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification.

• Resumes may be uploaded as an attachment but are not accepted in lieu of the information required in the EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIALS section of the application.

Interview Place/Time:

Candidates will be notified for appointments as determined by the selection committee.

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.

H-1B Visa Sponsorship:

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Department of Information Resources does not exclude anyone from consideration for recruitment, selection, appointment, training, promotion, retention, or any other personnel action, or deny any benefits or participation in programs or activities, which it sponsors on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability. Please call 512-475-4922 to request reasonable accommodation.

Position Description

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 260 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 Texas government serves Texans.

Position Summary

In this role, the individual will perform advanced (senior-level) contract administration and contract development work supporting the mission critical functions of the agency’s cooperative procurement program.

Opportunities include work on coordinating procurements for large scope, and/or multi-award contracts by defining requirements and developing, negotiating, and awarding contracts. This role will document and implement process improvements, and work to develop guidelines, policies, and procedures. Duties will also include prioritization of work streams and setting standards for achieving procurement goals. Additionally, this role ensures compliance with current purchasing policies and regulations and ensures state procurement procedures are followed. This is an opportunity to work under the limited supervision of the Cooperative Procurement Director with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

· Oversees or prepares the scope of work, specifications, and terms and conditions for new contracts.

· Oversees the distribution of bid invitations to vendors, reviews submitted proposals for administrative compliance, leads negotiations, and awards new contracts.

· Makes recommendations on guidelines, policies, and procedures; develops schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving procurement program goals.

· Ensures compliance with current contracting policies, regulations, and procedures.

· Serves as a resource to other Chief Procurement Office staff on escalated issues of an unusual nature.

· Provides customer consultation, evaluates customer requirements, and advises in the development of contract specifications to achieve optimal balance between best value and cost savings; includes conducting customer workgroups to gather input for use in developing RFO specifications.

· Makes recommendations on improving existing departmental procurement and contract management processes and practices.

· Performs other work-related duties as assigned.