Texas Department of Transportation · 12 hours ago
Contract Specialist II
Houston, TX
Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe Texas Department of Transportation is responsible for overseeing state transportation systems, and they are seeking a Contract Specialist II to perform complex contract duties. This role involves developing, analyzing, and monitoring contracts while ensuring compliance and collaborating with various governmental officials and personnel.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Assists with presentations at local, state and federal levels
Assists with recommending policy and/or procedure changes
Confers with legal staff and management on various legal matters
Develops, writes, revises, or prepares contracts, amendments, procedures, forms, related documents and provisions, financial/statistical graphs and/or reports
Reviews compliance of minority participation goals in consultant contracts
Assists in developing plans for implementing new contract evaluation requirements
Assists in printing, collating, preparing documents and/or binding contracts/manuals for distribution
Assists in receiving payments, preparing deposit vouchers and entering data in an automated information management system
Ensures contracts are payable and meet all legal requirements
Monitors and coordinates with the General Services Division
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field
2 years in contract administration, administrative support, bookkeeping or accounting
Valid driver's license
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power Point
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Considerable knowledge of Contract writing and specifications
Applicable computer operating systems and relevant applications
Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, and terminology
Contract development and oversight
Contract record-keeping
Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Proficient skill in Monitoring contracts and procedures
Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
Maintaining effective working relationships with others
Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
Close Visual Acuity - work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Preferred
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power Point
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
Retirement Plans
Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
Paid Leave and Holidays
Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
On-the-Job Training
Tuition Assistance Program
Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
Company
Texas Department of Transportation
Texas Department of Transportation maintains 80,000 miles of road for supporting aviation, rail, and public transportation.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Stephen Stewart, CPA.CITP
Chief Financial Officer
Carmella I.
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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