Contract Specialist (Remote)

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 and many of our positions are suitable for teleworking. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits.

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 Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) 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 IV performs advanced (senior-level) contract management work. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:

• Process agency vocational rehabilitation contracts and amendments.

• Review and assist with the development of high-profile scopes of work.

• Perform risk assessment and risk mitigation for your assigned contracts.

• Perform contract closeout activities according to TWC policy.

• Oversee compliance with contract performance standards.

• Maintain documentation and database records for contracts.

• Assist with developing contract administration policies and procedures.

• Effectively and professionally communicate with others (internally/externally) to provide, exchange or verify information, answer queries, address issues or research and resolve problems and complaints.

• Interact professionally with state office staff and the public.

• Have the ability to train other staff

• Identify training needs and provide technical assistance and training as needed to Contractors to ensure understanding of contracting policies and procedures.

• Provide orientation to contractors and agency staff.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

YOU QUALIFY WITH:

• Completion of two years (60 semester hours) of accredited college work, plus four 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 which included contract development, management, evaluation, monitoring, or training of contract providers or customers.

• One year of experience may be substituted for each year (30semester hours) of education.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:

• Certification as a Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD), Certified Texas Procurement Manager (CTPM), or Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM).

• Experience coordinating competitive solicitations e.g., Requests for Proposals (RFPs), for the State of Texas.

• Experience in technical writing, procurement processes, and contract development.

• Experience in facilitation, customer service, and data analysis.

• Strong communication and organization skills with attention to detail.

• Establish and maintain cooperative and constructive work relationships.

• Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills.

• Strong ability to train others.

• Knowledge of SharePoint, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Teams.

YOU GAIN:

• A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.

• Telecommuting offered from anywhere within the State of Texas

• Competitive salary: $5,041.04/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.

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We will not consider applicants that will need sponsorship now or in the future.

• 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.