HUB Coordinator (Hybrid)

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:

An individual with a passion for outreach to Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) in the state of Texas. Must be motivated to grow the HUB program at TWC using a variety of outreach and training methodologies. Travel is a must as you journey across Texas to attend conferences, make presentations, and network. You are a self-starting, motivated, collaborative problem solver who understands the value of data analysis.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The HUB Coordinator (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:

• Prepare regular reports, both internal and external.

• Facilitate the agency's good-faith effort to increase HUB participation.

• Monitor contracts for HUB compliance.

• Coordinate HUB marketing and outreach efforts.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

YOU QUALIFY WITH:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business, public administration, law, or a related field is generally preferred plus five years of full-time experience in contract administration, management, evaluation, or monitoring of contract providers.

• One year of full-time experience in contract administration, management, evaluation, or monitoring of contract providers may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of education.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:

• Knowledge of State of Texas procurement and contracting laws, regulations, rules, policies, and procedures.

• Knowledge of laws governing state purchasing and Historically Underutilized Business program participation.

• Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts and devise solutions to HUB challenges.

• Ability to prepare and/or make presentations.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cordial working relationships at all organizational levels, including agency management, direct supervisors, co-workers, internal, and external customers.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to support and contribute to a cohesive team environment.

• Ability to understand, follow, and convey brief oral and/or written instructions.

• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet required deadlines.

• Ability to work under pressure and exacting schedules to complete assigned tasks.

• Ability to comply with all agency policies and applicable laws.

• Ability to comply with all applicable safety rules, regulations, and standards.

• Certified Texas Contract Developer/Certified Texas Contract Manager.

• Ability to travel within the state of Texas up to 50%.

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.

• 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.