About Houston-Galveston Area Council
The Houston-Galveston Area Council is one of the largest regional planning commissions in the country, with a diverse service area of 13 counties and more than 7 million people. We are the pulse of our region, addressing issues that cross city limits and county lines every single day.
We make decisions that affect our transportation system, ensure the safety and well-being of our seniors, connect people to jobs, help families recover from natural disasters, preserve water quality for our children, and so much more. We work to make the region a great place to live, work, and thrive.
What will I be doing?
üOversee, at high level, the compliance and monitoring of agency contracts and performance metrics related to department contracts.
üInterpret and ensure contract policies and procedures are followed by departments.
üAssist with contract administration.
üMay also perform contract data entry activities as needed to expedite contracts.
üPerform procurement-related activities as it pertains to contracts.
üMay also be required to train agency personnel in contracting procedures. Provide guidance and assistance to other employees as required.
üPerform other related duties as required/assigned.
Key Qualifications
üExperience in complex service contracts and reporting on contractor performance
üExperience in risk assessment/expenditure tracking
üExperience with Federal contracting regulations and flow down requirements (2 CFR 200)
üExperience in organizational monitoring and management/project management
üKnowledge of Microsoft suite products or other project management tools
üAbility to work under pressure, under tight deadlines, and manage conflicting priorities
Do you have…
üBachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study
ü3 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, school, or in job-related duties
Preferred Qualifications
üExperience in government or nonprofit
üFamiliarity with grants and federal funding
H-GAC is the region-wide voluntary association of local governments in the 13 county Gulf Coast region of Texas. Its service area is 12,500 square miles and contains more than 7 million people. H-GAC's mission is to serve as the instrument of local government cooperation, promoting the region’s orderly development and the safety and welfare of its citizens. H-GAC is the regional organization through which local governments consider issues and cooperate in solving area-wide problems.
