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Job Posting: #00037772 Opened: 11/09/2023 Closes: Open Until Filled Position Title: Contract Administration Manager I Class/Group: 1960/B26 Military Occupation Specialty Code: Army-51C; Coast Guard-SEI16; Marine Corps-3044, 8640; Air Force-6C0X1, 64PX Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt Number of Vacancies: 1 Division/Section: Chief Procurement Office / DIR-A Procurements Salary Range: $6333.33 - $7437.69 Duration: Regular Hours Worked Weekly: 40 Work Schedule: This position may be eligible for flexible work hours and/or a hybrid work schedule if certain program guidelines are met; working arrangements may change at any time at the sole discretion of the agency. Travel: Occasional Agency Address: 300 West 15th Street, #1300 / Austin, Texas 78701 Web site: https://dir.texas.gov/ Refer Inquiries to: People and Culture Office Telephone: (512) 475-4922 or (512) 463-5920 How To Apply: Select Apply Online to apply for the job athttps://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en You must create a CAPPS Career Section candidate profile or be logged in to apply. Update your profile and apply for the job by navigating through the pages and steps. Once ready, select Submit on the Review and Submit page. If you have problems accessing the CAPPS Career Section, please email the CAPPS Recruiting Help Desk at capps.recruiting@cpa.texas.gov Special Instructions: Applicants must provide in-depth information in theEXPERIENCE CREDENTIALSsection to demonstrate howthey meet the position qualifications. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification. Resumes may be uploaded as an attachment but are not accepted in lieu of the information required in theEXPERIENCE CREDENTIALSsection of the application. Interview Place/Time: Candidates will be notified for appointments as determined by the selection committee. Selective Service Registration: Section 651.005 of the Government Code requires males, ages 18 through 25 years, to provide proof of their Selective Service registration or proof of their exemption from the requirement as a condition of state employment. H-1B Visa Sponsorship: We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Equal Opportunity Employer The Department of Information Resources does not exclude anyone from consideration for recruitment, selection, appointment, training, promotion, retention, or any other personnel action, or deny any benefits or participation in programs or activities, which it sponsors on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability. Please call 512-463-5920 to request reasonable accommodation. Position Description What We Do The Texas Department of Information Resources is the state agency charged with protecting the states data and critical technology infrastructure, managing a multi-million-dollar cooperative contracts program, and providing strategic technology leadership, solutions, and innovation to all levels of Texas government. DIR is a fast-paced and collaborative environment with highly motivated and engaged employees dedicated to achieving the best value for the state. In this role, the individual will perform advanced (senior-level) procurement and contract administration work supporting the mission critical functions of the agencys DIR-A Procurements program. Opportunities also include work on coordinating procurements for large scope, high-dollar, and/or multi-award telecommunications and DIR-A contracts by defining requirements and developing, negotiating, and awarding contracts, as well as documenting and implementing process i provements, developing guidelines, policies, and procedures. Duties include prioritization of work streams and setting standards for achieving procurement program goals. Additionally, this individual may purchase commodities and equipment of a specialized or complex nature, including Information Technology related goods and services; complies with current purchasing policies and regulations and ensures state procurement procedures are followed. This is an opportunity to work under limited direction from the DIR-A Procurements Director with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Position Summary Coordinates telecommunications and DIR-A procurements on behalf of the Chief Procurement Office. Makes recommendations on improving existing departmental guidelines, policies, and procedures; develops schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving procurement and contract management program goals; ensures compliance with current procurement and contracting policies, regulations, and procedures. Oversees or prepares the scope of work, specifications, and conditions for new contracts; oversees the distribution of bid invitations to vendors. Reviews submitted proposals for administrative compliance, prepares contracts; leads negotiations; and awards new contracts. Oversees the operations and activities of monitoring contract performance, ensuring contract compliance, developing, and tracking key metrics, fiscal data, identifying cost savings. Develops short- and long-term strategies and goals for the administration of contracts. Serves as a resource to other CPO staff and agency program areas on escalated issues of an unusual nature. Provides customer consultation, evaluates customer requirements, and advises in the development of contract specifications to achieve optimal balance between best value and cost savings; includes conducting customer workgroups to gather input for use in developing RFO specifications. Performs other duties as assigned Additional Responsibilities Participates in training for and maintains required certification(s). Reviews and analyzes legislation related to procurement and contracting. May identify or forecast cost savings for initial contract, extensions, and amendments compared to previous contract. Performs related work as assigned. Coordinates telecommunications and DIR-A procurements on behalf of the Chief Procurement Office. Makes recommendations on improving existing departmental guidelines, policies, and procedures; develops schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving procurement and contract management program goals; ensures compliance with current procurement and contracting policies, regulations, and procedures. Qualifications: Education Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in business, information technology or related field. Additional work-related experience may be substituted for each year of formal education. Experience and Training Required Six (6) years of experience developing and implementing procurement and contract management-related processes, participating in, and developing solicitations, managing procurem