Contract Administrator I - Civil Rights Division - (2602293)
Position Information Looking for your next career opportunity? TxDOT's Civil Rights Division is hiring a Contract Administrator! This position is responsible for overseeing and managing contracts that support the Civil Rights Division's large-scale, high-dollar programs. With a workforce of more than 12,000 employees across Texas, TxDOT offers meaningful opportunities to grow your career while making a statewide impact. If you're looking for an exciting and rewarding career opportunity, let's connect!At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.Work Location: 6230 E Stassney Lane Austin, TX 8744
: 100,000.00
: 123,267.00
: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt
Stassney Hq - Main
6230 East Stassney Lane
Austin 78744
: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 Location Flexibility: Onsite
Benefits and Perks At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including: 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 In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Oversees and manages policy for advanced and complex contract duties in support of large scope, high-dollar or high-risk contracts. Oversees the execution and administration of contracts by defining requirements, participating and advising on negotiations and ensuring compliance with policy, law and acceptable contracting practices. Monitors progress/benchmarks, financial expenditures, allocations and inspects final results. Serves as the point of contact for contracts and related issues. Work requires extensive contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.Essential Duties:Confers with procurement staff, legal staff and management on various legal matters; inspects and reviews contracts for compliance with certification requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.Develops short and long-term strategies and goals for the administration of assigned contracts.Monitors contract performance by examining billings, fiscal data, and eligibility determinations for compliance with terms of contract and policies; recommends cancellation of contracts when deviations occur.Negotiates contract renewals and amendments.Oversees development, writing, revision and/or preparation of highly complex contracts, amendments, subcontracts, procedures, forms, related documents and provisions, financial/statistical graphs and reports.Oversees maintenance, updating, and compilation of detailed data, reports, summaries, files, records, logs statistics or specific contracts including procurement documents and revisions; oversees writing of routine and unique correspondence.Oversees studies or surveys to assess program outcomes and identify or forecast cost savings.Oversees the audit of payment invoices for completeness, accuracy and compliance with terms of contract and governmental contracting rules, regulations and procedures.Researches complex state and federal statutes and opinions, Department policies and previous contractsServes as a lead worker to TxDOT employees by serving as a resource for complex questions and providing technical training; providing input on employees’ career conversations; approving employees’ leave requests to ensure operations coverage; and presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/managerPerforms other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's Degree in business administration, finance, or a related discipline.
Experience: 6 years of contract administration, contract management, contract development, or related experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent)
-Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum QualificationsLicenses and Certifications:Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.Cert TX Contract Mgr (CTCM)Cert TX Contract Dev (CTCD)Competencies:Extensive knowledge of: General accepted accounting principles, procedures and terminologyContract negotiation, development and management methodsContract writing and specificationsContract administration/management systemsContract billing proceduresExpert skill in:Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical informationResearch and analysis methodologiesResearching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional areaPublic relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and externalPersuasion and negotiation of critical issuesAdministrative practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and record management.Proficient skill in:Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of othersPrioritizing and organizing work assignmentsDeveloping and giving presentationsUsing computers and applicable programs, applications, and systemsOther Attributes:Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusion; makes decisions that support business objectives and goalsPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions:Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small toolsStanding-prolonged periods of timeRepetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingersClose Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view of a computer screen; extensive readingConditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
: General Servs/Contracts/Purch
: Full-time
: Regular
: Standard
: Non-Management
: Sep 3, 2026, 5:20:52 PM
: Sep 19, 2026, 4:59:00 AM
State Job Title/s: Contract Administration Mgr I State Job Code/s: 1960
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category. To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category. https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Applicant Information The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990. Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information
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