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Texas Workforce Commission · 10 hours ago

Contract Specialist (Austin)

positionAustin, TX
timeFull-time, Contract
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$5,432/mo - $5,432/mo
date4+ years exp

Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state and is seeking a Contract Specialist IV to perform advanced contract management work. The role involves managing contracts, serving as a liaison between contractors and program staff, and assisting in the development of contracting policies and procedures.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the Contract Manager for a variety of contracts, including Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) and Inter-Agency Agreements (IAC) focusing on External Data Exchange (EDE) Contracts
Develop, review or revise new contracts, renewals or amendments
Oversee, interpret, and manage assigned contracts
Act as the liaison between contractors and program staff
Facilitate communication and collaboration between all contract stakeholders and serves as the single point of contact for all contractual accountability activities between TWC and contractors
Assist in the development of policies and procedures related to contracting activities
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Contract managementProcurement processesTechnical writingData analysisCustomer serviceCertified Texas Contract ManagerCertified Texas Contract DeveloperCommunication skillsOrganization skillsAttention to detail

Required

Four years of full-time experience in contract development, management, evaluation, monitoring, or training of contract providers or customers; or in the delivery of workforce development services which included contract development, management, evaluation, monitoring, or training of contract providers or customers
Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position

Preferred

Currently holds a Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) or Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD)
Experience in technical writing, procurement processes, and contract development
Experience in process facilitation, customer service, and data analysis
Strong communication and organization skills with attention to detail

Benefits

Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
Medical Insurance
Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

Company

Texas Workforce Commission

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Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is the state agency charged with overseeing and providing workforce development services to employers and job seekers of Texas.
dateFounded in 1936
location
Austin, Texas, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://twc.texas.gov/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$3.66M
Key Investors
U.S. Department of Labor
2022-07-07Grant· $3.66M

Leadership Team

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DeAnn Lowrey
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Heather Hall
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