Job Description

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?

This position is within the Transportation Department at the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) and is a member of the Accounting and Finance Team. The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for the day-to-day administration and oversight of primarily transportation-related contracts with both government entities and consultants. This role works closely with transportation project and program managers to ensure contract compliance, accuracy, and timely processing.

üTransportation Consultant and Local Government Contracts

·Draft, review, and revise consultant contracts, amendments, and extensions.

·Ensure contract terms comply with organizational policies and legal requirements.

·Assist with clarification of scope, deliverables, timelines, pricing, and payment terms.

·Support program managers and staff during contract negotiations with vendors, consultants, and contractors.

·Review consultant subconsultant agreements for compliance with legal requirements and project accuracy.

·Enter contracts into the contract management system and track them through all required approval steps.

·Maintain accurate contract records and organized filing systems.

·Prepare and distribute contract status reports.

·Maintain contract databases and tracking systems.

·Archive completed contracts in accordance with established policies.

·Work with internal audit team for verification of consultant documentation.

·Work with internal procurement for acquiring proper documentation needed for compliance with government policies.

üTransportation Government Contracts

·Oversee the administration of transportation-related government grantor award contracts.

·Manage contract modifications, amendments, and extensions.

·Oversee entry, tracking, and approval monitoring within the contract management system.

·Ensure proper maintenance and organization of all government award contract documentation.

·Maintain accurate records and filing systems.

·Prepare contract status reports for management and stakeholders.

·Maintain contract databases and tracking systems.

·Archive completed contracts in accordance with established policies.

Key Qualifications 

ü This role requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with project managers, consultants, and government partners.

Do you have… 

üBachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study

ü5 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, school, or in job-related duties 

Preferred…

üGateKeeper Contract Management Software

üMicrosoft Office Suite

üASANA Project Management Software

üSharePoint

üGovernment work experience preferred within transportation.