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Texas A&M University · 1 day ago

FBS Analyst II - Contract Specialist

College Station, TX

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$55K/yr - $55K/yr

2+ years exp

Texas A&M University is seeking a Finance & Business Services Analyst II – Contract Specialist to provide contracts support for various campuses. The role involves managing the full lifecycle of contracts, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver timely agreements.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Identifies and resolves outstanding items and implements solutions/communicates actions

Assists with reporting functions

Provides oversight, reviews, and audits requisitions, purchase orders, and contracts

Tracks internal projects, audits, business records, and records management

Oversees or leads a function or serves as a subject matter expert in one or more areas

Research policies, practices, and/or trouble transactions for solutions

Prepares and maintains standard operating procedures and internal resource documents

Ensure all agreements comply with Texas statutes, A&M System rules, institutional policies, federal requirements, and best practices for public, higher education contracting

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, amendments, and change orders; redline terms and conditions to align with state requirements (e.g., sovereign immunity, venue, indemnification limitations, insurance)

Ensure data protection and regulatory clauses for education and research (FERPA, HIPAA/BAA, GLBA, cybersecurity and data-processing addenda for SaaS/IT)

Identify risks within contracts and effectively communicate those risks to stakeholders on campus

Coordinate contract reviews with other campus partners, such as the Division of Risk, Ethics, and Compliance, Technology Services, Office of General Counsel, and others

Maintain accurate records in the contract lifecycle management system; track key dates, deliverables, renewals, and closeouts; support audits and public information requests

Communicate contract status with interested parties

Train and advise campus stakeholders on contract policy, processes, and risk; promote consistent use of templates and standards

Qualification

Contract negotiationContract administrationGAAPFinancial management systemWord processing applicationsSpreadsheet applicationsDatabase applicationsMultitaskApply regulationsCommunication skillsWork independently

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Two years of related experience. Previous experience in reviewing, negotiating, and awarding contracts for public institutions of higher education within the state of Texas

Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications

Knowledge of financial management system and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently once given a project

Ability to apply rules and regulations in a complex environment

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding

Preferred

Previous experience in reviewing, negotiating, and awarding contracts for members of The Texas A&M University System

Company

Texas A&M University

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Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas.

Founded in 1876

College Station, TX, US

10001+ employees