Comptroller- Statewide Contract Specialist (AMENDED)

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Are you ready to grow and make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!

Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence drive the culture here at the Comptroller’s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as State’s accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptroller’s office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas’ chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government.

Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take our collective commitment to public service very seriously. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.

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About The Division

Statewide Procurement Division connects vendors with state purchasers and contract opportunities, and help state and local government entities procure non-IT goods and services through easily accessible contracts that meet their needs.

General description

The Comptroller’s office is seeking a Statewide Contract Specialist in the Statewide Procurement Division. This role performs senior-level contract management work. Duties involve review, evaluation, risk assessment and writing recommendations for a broad range of state agency contract solicitations for the Procurement Oversight and Delegation (POD) team. Reviews, evaluates, assesses risk, and writes recommendations for information technology solicitations received by the Quality Assurance Team. Serves as liaison to the statewide purchasing team and all other Statewide Procurement program areas; performs a wide range of customer service functions aimed at assisting state agencies in applying procurement best practices. May train internal and external customers. Assists the POD Team Lead with program related projects.

Apply today and help the Comptroller's office keep the Texas economy strong.

Work Hours

Agency standard work hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, 40 hours per week with occasional evening and weekend hours. Hours are subject to change based upon business need or division determination.

This position may be eligible for a flexible/hybrid work schedule if certain conditions are met; working arrangements may change at any time as business necessitates.