Financial Services Contract Specialist III #0702-22

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Job Description

The Contract Administrator is selected by and responsible to the Contract and Procurement Manager and the Director of Financial Services and performs highly complex contract management work. Work involves developing and evaluating a broad range of contracts and ensuring contractual obligations are performed by all parties to the contract. Assists with bid solicitations, contract renewals and amendments. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement following TDLR policy and procedures and state rules and regulations.

Essential Duties

· Develops solicitations, contracts, and amendments by identifying provider resources, describing services to be rendered, evaluation information supplied by bidders, and negotiating contract specifications.

· Maintains knowledge of and completes all state required vendor performance tracking for each assigned contract.

· Evaluates contract expenditure data and assists with contract projections.

· Serves as a liaison with contract providers to ensure participation is consistent with program, legal, and fiscal requirements.

· Developing bid evaluation scoring instruments.

· Negotiating contracts, contract renewals, and amendments.

· Conducts needs assessments to determine requirements for the purchase of goods or services.

· Monitors legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to contracting.

· Recommends changes to solicitation and contract boilerplate documents and other contract-related documents.

· Serves as TDLR’s Procurement Card Administrator, providing guidance and support to cardholders, and coordinates with agency staff to facilitate the processing of procurement card reconciliation.

· Prepares specifications for requests for bids.

· Assists with developing contract guidelines, policies, and procedures.

· May recommend the cancellation of contracts and assist in the dispute resolution process

· May monitor contract performance by examining billings, fiscal data, and eligibility determinations for compliance with terms of contract and policies and recommends cancellation of contracts when deviations occur.

· May assist with obtaining vendor resources.

· May train others.

· Complies with division and/or agency training requirements.

· Keeps management appropriately informed of ongoing activity and critical matters affecting the operation and well-being of the agency.

· Demonstrates a spirit of teamwork, offering positive and constructive ideas, encouragement and support to other members of the staff while upholding the Agency’s core values.

· Adheres to all Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Personnel Policies and performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Three (3) years experience in contract development or management work in state government. One (1) year of experience in purchasing for a Texas State Agency preferred. Certification as a Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) required. Certification as a Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD), formerly Certified Texas Procurement Manager (CTPM) preferred, or ability to obtain CTCD certification within six months of hire, or as classes are available. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration or a related field is generally preferred.

Experience in evaluating, writing, and editing contract requirements and specifications required. Experience in evaluation and ensuring conformity of performance to contract requirements required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,968.00 - $62,000.04 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• purchasing/procurement: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location