Texas Military Department · 1 month ago
TMD - Contract Administration Manager I (Procurement Manager)
Austin, TX
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$6,377.50/mo - $8,000/mo
5+ years expThe Texas Military Department (TMD) is seeking a Contract Administration Manager I (Procurement Manager) to perform senior-level procurement and contract administration duties. The role involves overseeing contract execution, developing solicitation documents, managing vendor performance, and advising management on contract-related regulations and policies.
Military
No H1B
Responsibilities
Oversees or prepares the scope of work, specifications, and conditions for new contracts; prepares contracts; assists with developing negotiation strategies; and awards new contracts
Develops templates for standard solicitation documents, including Invitations for Bid (IFB), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Offers (RFOs), and Requests for Qualifications (RFQs)
Oversees the operations and activities of monitoring contract performance, including developing and tracking key metrics
Manages the agency's vendor performance outcomes, monitors reporting compliance, and oversees compliance issues
Oversees the processing of contract documents to ensure that management understands and authorizes contract terms
Manages the Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting activities and assists with making a good faith effort to ensure compliance of the HUB program
Develops short- and long-term strategies and goals for the administration of assigned contracts
Plans, develops, and conducts presentations
Prepares and submits reports as required by regulatory entities and internal management
May assist with reviewing and analyzing procurement-related legislation, including tracking legislative bills and assisting with bill analysis
Advises agency management and staff on contract-related regulations, policies, procedures, processes, systems, best practices, issues, trends, and developments
May assign and/or supervise the work of others
May be required to perform duty in support of national emergencies, disasters and other missions, to include holidays and weekends
Attends work regularly and observes approved work hours in accordance with the agency state employee policies & procedures handbook
Performs related work as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university is required (substitution allowed)
Five (5) years of experience in contract administration, development, management, evaluation, or monitoring contract providers is required
Three (3) years of supervisory experience required
Experience using Microsoft applications to include Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is required
Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) (formerly known as Certified Texas Purchasing Manager (CTPM) is required
Valid driver's license is required
Selected candidate must be able to obtain a CAC and/or pass a federal security background investigation
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new employees to present proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three (3) days of being hired
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship
Upon hire with the State of Texas, males between the ages of 18 through 25 must provide proof of registration or exemption with the Selective Service
Preferred
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public administration, accounting, finance, management or a related field is preferred
Experience in major maintenance, renovation, construction and professional service contracts is preferred
Benefits
Health insurance benefits (employee premiums are covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Optional Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance at competitive rates
Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and State and Federal holidays
Defined benefit retirement structure known as a cash balance benefit, with a state match equal to 150% of the account balance at retirement and guaranteed earnings of at least 4% annually
Additional voluntary retirement savings programs (Texa$aver 401(k) and 457 programs)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Potential for modified work schedules including flex, compressed, or telework (position dependent)
Free access to Camp Mabry Museum and historical structures
Robust free training access through Texas Military Department’s Web-Based Learning Program
Expansive Employee Assistance Program and complimentary counseling services
Employee Wellness and Physical Fitness Programs
Company
Texas Military Department
Texas Military Department is an executive branch agency of the Texas government.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chris Winnek
Executive Officer, 71st Theater Information Ops Group & Deputy CIO/J6, Texas Military Department
Jeremy Sereno
Joint Communications Officer CIO/J6, Texas Military Department
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