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Texas Attorney General · 1 day ago

OAG - Child Support | Contract Manager (Contract Administration Mgr. I) | 26-0195

Texas-AustinWork Locations

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$7,206.58/mo - $7,206.58/mo

10+ years exp

The Texas Attorney General's Office is a dynamic state agency providing legal representation in various areas of law. They are seeking a Contract Manager to oversee the execution and administration of contracts for the Child Support Division, ensuring compliance and performance monitoring while providing guidance to staff and stakeholders.

GovernmentLaw EnforcementNon Profit

Responsibilities

Oversees the daily operations and activities of managing and administering existing contracts by monitoring performance and contract budgets, processing contracts assignments, developing and tracking key metrics, developing and managing contract reports to the vendor and to management

Provides guidance to staff and the OAG-CSD community regarding contract administration, policies, and procedures; and resolves related issues and concerns

Resolves non-compliance issues, discrepancies, complaints, and disputes by investigating, negotiating settlement agreements, coordinating work sessions, terminating contracts, and other resolution strategies

Evaluates budget requests, monitors budget expenditures, and adjusts as necessary

Oversees and/or coordinates the development of contract related documents and reports to management

Oversees, and/or assists with, the development of the scope of work, contract requirements, and conditions for new contracts; prepares contracts; leads negotiation strategies; and award new contracts

May oversee and/or conduct on-site visits to vendors for compliance with contractual requirements

Establishes goals and objectives; develops and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; and manages evaluation activities

Manages day-to-day activities within a business function(s), division(s), or department(s)

Investigates and oversees special studies or surveys to assess consumer and program outcomes for evaluation

Reviews and analyzes legislation related to procurement and contract management, including tracking legislative bills, and assisting with bill analysis

Provides guidance to internal and external stakeholders regarding contract administration, policies, and procedures

Negotiates contracts, contract renewals, and contract amendments

Identifies training needs and conducts training

Identifies areas of needed change and makes recommendations to improve operations

Plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others; Manage and develop staff development plans

Performs related work as assigned

Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions

Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule

Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information

Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity

Qualification

Contract managementBudget evaluationNegotiation skillsCertified Texas Contract ManagerTechnical writingMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft AccessEffective communicationProblem solving

Required

Graduation from high school or equivalent

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university; or experience in the following (or closely related) fields may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis: business administration, contract development, contract management, or government

Ten years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: business administration, contract development, contract management, or government

Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, contract management, developing and negotiating contracts, state procurement, and policies and procedures

Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems

Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines

Skill in effective oral and written communication

Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making

Skill in collaboration and problem solving

Skill in using a computer for word processing and data entry/retrieval

Ability to evaluate contracts and recommend future status, evaluate fiscal data for reasonableness, necessity, and conformity with contract requirements

Ability to write and edit contract requirements and specifications; to negotiate features of a contract

Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback

Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment

Ability to provide excellent customer service

Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location and perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG workspace within OAG work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers (e.g., collaborating, training, mentoring) for the entirety of every work week (unless on approved leave)

Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel

Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA

Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs

Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 5%