Contract Administration Manager (Austin)

WHO WE ARE:
Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. We are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol. 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 Street, Austin, Texas, in the VR Contract Administration Services department.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or 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 Administration Manager I performs advanced (senior-level) contract administration work. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:
-Process complex agency contracts and amendments.
-Review and assist with the development of high-profile 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 related work as needed.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:
-A Certification as a Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) or Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM)
-Five years of full-time experience in contract administration, management, evaluation, or monitoring of contract providers.
-Experience overseeing competitive solicitation e.g., Requests for Proposals (RFPs), process for the State of Texas.
-Experience in technical writing, procurement/contract administration processes, and complex contract development.
-Experience in facilitation, customer service, and data analysis.
-Strong communication and organization skills with attention to detail.
-Proven ability to establish and maintain cooperative and constructive work relationships.
-Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
-Knowledge of SharePoint, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Teams.

YOU QUALIFY WITH:
-Five years of full-time experience in contract administration, management, evaluation, or monitoring of contract providers.
-Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.
-Two years of full-time in-service TWC experience classified as a Contract Specialist V with regular status will satisfy the minimum qualifications.

YOU GAIN:
- A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
- Competitive salary: $7,437.69/month
- Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
- Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
- Medical Insurance
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
- Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.

VETERANS:
Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_PropertyManagementandProcurement.pdf.

HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo (Job Search). TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.