What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contracts Coordinator position at Houston-Galveston Area Council?
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?
ü Oversee, at high level, the compliance and monitoring of agency contracts and performance metrics related to department contracts.
ü Interpret and ensure contract policies and procedures are followed by departments.
ü Assist with contract administration.
ü May also perform contract data entry activities as needed to expedite contracts.
ü Perform procurement-related activities as it pertains to contracts.
ü May also be required to train agency personnel in contracting procedures. Provide guidance and assistance to other employees as required.
Key Qualifications
ü Perform other related duties as required/assigned.
ü Experience in complex service contracts and reporting on contractor performance
ü Experience in risk assessment/expenditure tracking
ü Experience with Federal contracting regulations and flow down requirements (2 CFR 200)
ü Experience in organizational monitoring and management/project management
ü Knowledge of Microsoft suite products or other project management tools
ü Ability to work under pressure, under tight deadlines, and manage conflicting priorities
Do you have…
ü Bachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study
ü 3 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, school, or in job-related duties
Preferred Qualifications
ü Experience in government or nonprofit
ü Familiarity with grants and federal funding
All employees of H-GAC are required to reside within the agency’s region of service to support our commitment to excellence in service of our region.
H-GAC is an equal opportunity/ADA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or protected veteran status.
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?
ü Oversee, at high level, the compliance and monitoring of agency contracts and performance metrics related to department contracts.
ü Interpret and ensure contract policies and procedures are followed by departments.
ü Assist with contract administration.
ü May also perform contract data entry activities as needed to expedite contracts.
ü Perform procurement-related activities as it pertains to contracts.
ü May also be required to train agency personnel in contracting procedures. Provide guidance and assistance to other employees as required.
Key Qualifications
ü Perform other related duties as required/assigned.
ü Experience in complex service contracts and reporting on contractor performance
ü Experience in risk assessment/expenditure tracking
ü Experience with Federal contracting regulations and flow down requirements (2 CFR 200)
ü Experience in organizational monitoring and management/project management
ü Knowledge of Microsoft suite products or other project management tools
ü Ability to work under pressure, under tight deadlines, and manage conflicting priorities
Do you have…
ü Bachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study
ü 3 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, school, or in job-related duties
Preferred Qualifications
ü Experience in government or nonprofit
ü Familiarity with grants and federal funding
All employees of H-GAC are required to reside within the agency’s region of service to support our commitment to excellence in service of our region.
H-GAC is an equal opportunity/ADA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or protected veteran status.