Request ID: TX-304136694 (98290220)5p
Hybrid/Local Procurement Analyst/Contract/Grant Manager with policy, data analysis, Visio, PowerPoint, Salesforce and CTCM Experience
Location: Austin, TX, TCPA
Duration: 12 Months
Work Hours: Candidate must be available to work 8 to 5 Central Standard Time. Alternative work hours must be pre-approved by the Direct Supervisor. The applicant may need to report to the office with little notice, as business necessitates.
Onsite Requirement: The Candidate will be onsite at least three days a week. The telework schedule for the remaining two days a week must be pre-approved by Direct Supervisor.
YearsRequired/PreferredExperience
10RequiredExperience with procurement contracts
7RequiredExperience with complex technical contracts, grants, or auditing contracts and grants
2RequiredExperience leading a team on contract, grant, research, policy, or data analysis projects.
2RequiredExperience navigating federal, state, and local strategic planning services.
2RequiredExperience in collaborating and communicating effectively across multiple subject matter groups.
2RequiredExperience liaising with stakeholders to determine needs, concerns, and viewpoints for the purpose of developing project goals
2RequiredKnowledge of security policies and procedures for technical contracts, grants, or auditing contracts and grants
2PreferredExperience with broadband, telecommunication, or other related technologies
2PreferredExperience with the Microsoft Office products, including Microsoft Project, Word, Visio, Excel and PowerPoint
2PreferredExperience in contributing to or writing proposals, grants, or contracts
2PreferredExperience with state or federal budgeting
2PreferredExperience utilizing Salesforce in the performance of job duties
1PreferredCertified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM).
CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be able to:
· Work independently in a diverse team environment with on-site and remote teams.
· Ability to Multi-task and work with an attention to detail.
· Identify problems and propose innovative solutions.
· Communicate complex concepts clearly, accurately, and effectively both verbally and in writing.
· Participate and/or lead in coordination, planning, and scheduling with CPA staff.
· Follow written standards and procedures as well as work independently.
· Keep management informed of status of on activities through accurate, timely, and appropriate reporting.
Must have:
· Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
· Strong research and problem-solving skills.
· Strong skills in budget planning and justification.
· Strong skills in legislative tracking and interpretation.
· Strong skill set in grant management.
The Candidate will be part of the CPA Contract Administration and Procurement (CAP) team, performing highly advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work.
The Candidate will perform these tasks:
· Will manage, monitor, or audit complex technical contracts or grants for the agency.
· May conduct policy research work and data analysis in multiple areas.
· May coordinates and/or analyzes project costs and provide input into budget justifications and budget revisions for contracts and grants.
· Serves as a liaison between the division or agency by attending meetings, responding to information requests, and resolving issues between parties involved.
· Coordinates and provides inputs to work plans and timelines
· Monitors compliance with of contracts and grants by reviewing agreements, contracts, expenses, activities, and federal and state regulations to ensure all requirements are followed and performance metrics are met
· Maintains current knowledge of legislation and efforts by federal, state, and local governments. Drafts and reviews legislation, fiscal notes, and determines administrative costs for pending legislation. Monitors legislative hearings of interest as appropriate.
· Assists with project management and procurements for contracts and grants as needed
· Works directly with partners to support the design, research, preparation, and execution of the state program plans. Develops methods and strategies for assessing grant or contract performance.
· May perform data validation and analysis.
· Responds timely to customer service requests.
· Performs related work as assigned.