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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

Contract Administrator

NEOGOV is a company that focuses on public sector solutions, and they are seeking a Contract Administrator to manage solicitations and contracts while ensuring compliance with Texas statutes and City policies. The role involves drafting contracts, resolving performance issues, and coordinating contract documents for management approval.

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Responsibilities

Oversees or prepares the scope of work, specifications, and conditions for new contracts, leads negotiations, and prepares contracts
Distributes and tracks annual contracts, creates databases to track contracts, updates database information to reflect new and mundified purchases, and creates reports from the collected data
Negotiates contract terms and conditions with external vendors to obtain favorable solutions
Coordinates the processing of contract documents to ensure that management understands and authorizes contract terms
Responsible for working to resolve contract performance issues and disputes. Consults with Legal and appropriate City leaders in the resolution of legal problems associated with contracts
Prepares, reviews, and coordinates contract correspondence and other materials needed for the City Council’s approval and amendments
Responds to citizen and vendor inquiries regarding contracts and the related projects
Calculates contract increases based on the Consumer Price Index, and processes contract renewals
Interprets policies, procedures, and regulations to evaluate fiscal data for reasonableness, necessity, and conformity with contract requirements
Creates and amends the City’s public contracting rules, polies, and procedures when needed
Provides input on contract budget; recommends budget at locations for proposed contract agreements and provides budget forecast information. Propose alternative options when needed
Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Contract managementData analysisNegotiation skillsTexas Local Government CodePublic procurementCPCM certificationCTCM certificationCPPB certificationStrategic planningRecord keepingSoftware proficiencyCommunication skillsProblem solvingRelationship building

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a closely related field, AND a minimum of four years full-time related experience administering contracts at a city, county, or state entity
High school diploma or its equivalent, AND a minimum of eight years of full-time related experience administering contracts at a city, county, or state entity
Valid Texas Driver's License or equivalent from a U.S. state

Preferred

One of the following current/active certifications: Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM), Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM), Certified Public Procurement Buyer (CPPB)
Experience working with Incode Tyler Technologies
Experience working with Bonfire Procurement software
Experience working in Civic Plus
A master's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a closely related field

Benefits

Health
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Accident
Cancer
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Employee assistance
Paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Paid emergency leave
Longevity pay
Golf course discounts
Retirement
Deferred compensation programs
Social security participation

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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