Contract Specialist III - Procurement Division

TxDOT’s Procurement Division is looking for one Contract Specialist III with a knowledge of contract administration and management. The ideal candidate is motivated, loves working in a fast-paced environment, and is skilled at contract management, project management, auditing for compliance to contract specifications, terms and conditions, and payments. We are a diverse workforce that encourages career development.

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Performs highly complex contract duties to include developing, analyzing, evaluating, reviewing, processing, ensuring applicable compliance, inspecting, implementing and/or monitoring contracts. Work requires extensive contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Essential Duties:

• Reviews applicable PO/BPO terms and conditions to verify renewal options and required documentation.
  
• Reviews contract management system contract log for PO/BPO dates per standard operating procedures and update comments as defined in standard operating procedures.
  
• Ensure vendor performance monitoring throughout the term of the PO/BPO.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience: 3 years in contract administration, administrative support, bookkeeping or accounting. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent) Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

Must be Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) and Certified Texas Procurement Manager (CTPM), or Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) and Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) dual certification OR must obtain the Certified Texas Contract Developer Certification and Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) within 12 months of the date of hire.

Competencies:

• Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures
  
• Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures and terminology
  
• Exercise logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
  
• Contract administration/management systems
  
• Monitoring contracts and procedures

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
  
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information