Peak Performers may have an opportunity for you! We are searching for a Contract Specialist II for the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT)
Your role:
Assist with TXDOT contract management and negotiations, primarily doing administrative work on a wide variety of contracts
- Develops solicitations, contracts, and amendments by identifying provider resources, describing services to be rendered, evaluating information supplied by bidders, and negotiating contract specifications.
- Develops bid evaluation scoring instruments.
- Coordinates and facilitates procurement-related meetings such as kick-off and pre-proposal meetings, post-award conferences, team briefings, and evaluation scorings.
- Coordinates the risk assessment process for contract monitoring and planning.
- Conducts needs assessments to determine requirements for the purchase of goods or services.
- Monitors contract performance by examining billings, fiscal data, and eligibility determinations for compliance with terms of contract and policies and recommends cancellation of contracts when deviations occur.
- Monitors legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to contracting.
- Administers the billing process and eligibility monitoring functions for contract billings.
- Evaluates expenditure data and makes projections to ensure appropriate use of funds.
- Negotiates contracts, contract renewals, and amendments.
- Makes recommendations to change solicitation, contract boilerplate, and other contract-related documents.
- Identifies training needs and conducts training.
- Prepares specifications for requests for bids.
- Provides guidance regarding contract administration, policies, and procedures.
- Resolves audit exceptions by defining causes of errors and recommending appropriate dispositions.
- Assists with developing contract administration policies and procedures.
You have:
- Understand and have experience with contract invoicing, both with Federal and State contracts
- experience in contract development, management, or evaluation work.
- Knowledge of contracting and procurement regulations, of negotiating contracts, of developing contracts, of business administration and accounting principles and practices, and of policies and procedures of contract management.
- Skill in the use of a computer and applicable software.
- Ability to evaluate contracts and recommend future status; to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations; to evaluate fiscal data for reasonableness, necessity, and conformity with contract requirements; to write and edit contract requirements and specifications; to negotiate features of a contract; to communicate effectively; and to supervise the work of others.
- Prefer a candidate with a Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certification
Project term: 12/2020 thru 4/16/2021 likely to be extended
Compensation: $23/hr (W2)
Work Location: Currently remote, office central Austin TX
What's it like to work for Peak Performers?
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We offer ACA compliant health insurance at 60 days.
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