Job ID: TX-RQ28 (97090407)
Contract Manager (CPCM/CTCD/CTCM/CFCM) with contract development, RFP, and negotiation experience
Location: Austin TX (DIR)
Duration: 5 months
Positions: 2 (2)
Minimum Requirements:
YearsRequired/PreferredExperience
5RequiredIT Contract Development and Negotiations
5RequiredState Contracting/State Procurement Experience
Provides technical assistance to program staff and contractors regarding contract procedures.
Maintains contract file information and/or enter contract data into contract management
databases. Maintains accurate and current contract information. Maintains contract file
information in accordance with customer policy and procedure, including ensuring that
documents are timely and correctly filed, and disposed of in accordance with records retention
policy and procedure. Uploads contract related documents and enters contract related data into
contract records database in accordance with agency policy and procedure. Assists Contract
Manager with preparation of documents contract execution in accordance with agency policy and
procedure and coordinates the logistics of routing contracts for signature with contractors.
Conducts any required vendor background checks prior to renewal and contract execution.
Provides technical assistance to contractors and agency staff on questions related to contract
compliance, processing and management. Provides contractors with information and updates in
required forms and agency policies and standards or performance. Reviews contract data for
upcoming renewal and expiration periods and updates calendar for completing all renewals and
contract close-outs timely. Receives and documents timely compliance reports. Notifies contractors when reports have not been timely received.
Level 1: 5+ years of experience leading competitive bidding processes (Request for Proposals, Request for Information, Invitation to Bids, etc.) and contract negotiations. Must have experience with standard concepts, practices, and procedures relating to Government Agencies; relying on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals. Experience with large integration programs/proposals, and best value contracting is a plus. Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD), Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM), Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) or Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) a plus.