DPS - IOD - Contract Specialist II-V - 1980-1986

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Contract Specialist II: Perform complex (journey-level) contract management work for the agency. Work involves developing and evaluating a broad range of contracts from commodities to services. May train others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

Contract Specialist III: Perform highly complex (senior-level) contract management work. Work involves developing and evaluating a broad range of contracts. Work under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Contract Specialist IV: Perform advanced (senior-level) contract management work. Work involves developing and evaluating contracts for products and services; review support documentation from end users to determine position on contract disputes and initiate or recommend corrective administrative actions; maintain and ensure administrative controls over contracts awarded to vendors and other state agencies. Work under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

Contract Specialist V: Perform highly advanced (senior-level) contract management work for high dollar, high profile contracts. Work involves developing and evaluating contracts for products and services. Plan, assign, and oversee the work of others. Work is performed under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_PropertyManagementandProcurement.pdf

Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Contract Specialist II:

1. Develop solicitations, contracts, and amendments by identifying provider resources, describing services to be rendered, evaluating information supplied by bidders, and negotiating contract specs.

2. Coordinate and facilitate procurement-related meetings such as kick-off and pre-proposal meetings, post-award conferences, team briefings, and evaluation scorings.

3. Monitor contract performance by examining billings, fiscal data, and eligibility determinations for compliance with terms of contract and policies.

4. Evaluate expenditure data and make projections to ensure appropriate use of funds.

5. Assist in developing bid evaluation scoring instruments.

6. Assist with negotiating contracts, contract renewals, and amendments.

7. Assist in conducting needs assessments to determine requirements for the purchase of goods or services.

8. May recommend the cancellation of contracts and assist in the dispute resolution process.

9. Serve as a liaison with contract providers to ensure participation is consistent with program, legal, and fiscal requirements.

10. May prepare specifications for requests for bids.

11. May train others.

12. Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.

13. Perform other duties as assigned.

Contract Specialist III:

1. Develop contracts by identifying provider resources, describing services to be rendered, and negotiating contract features.

2. Participate in contract pre-award and post-award activities; monitor contract performance and billings.

3. Confer with contract providers to ensure compliance with policy, procedure, legal and fiscal requirements.

4. Resolve contract issues and concerns; and assist in negotiation contract renewals, amendments, and plan changes.

5. Review specifications for bid request; plan develop and coordinate procurement documents and bid evaluation instruments; and maintain contracting records.

6. Interpret contract administration policies, procedures, rules and regulations; and provide technical assistance to agency staff, other agencies, organization and the community.

7. Oversee the coordination and facilitation of procurement related meeting such as kick-off and pre-proposal meeting, post-award conferences, team briefings, and evaluation scorings.

8. Assist in developing contract administration policies and procedures.

9. Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.

10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Contract Specialist IV:

1. Develop contracts by identifying provider resources, describing services to be rendered, evaluating information supplied by bidders, and negotiating contract features.

2. Oversee the coordination and facilitation of procurement related meetings such as kick-off and pre-proposal meetings, post-ward conferences, team briefings, and evaluation scorings.

3. Participate in contract pre-award and post-award activities.

4. Monitor contract performance by examining billings, fiscal data, and eligibility determinations for compliance with terms of contract policies and recommend cancellation of contracts when deviations occur.

5. Confer with contract providers to ensure compliance with policy, procedure, legal, and fiscal requirements.

6. Resolve contract issues and concerns.

7. Negotiate contract renewals, amendments, and plan changes.

8. Review specifications for bid requests.

9. Plan, develop, coordinate, and maintain procurement documents, bid evaluations instruments, and records.

10. Analyze, interpret, and clarify legislation, statutes, federal regulations, and assist with the development of contract administrative policies, procedures, rules, and regulations to ensure compliance with agency and governmental regulations.

11. Provide technical assistance to a variety of internal and external customers regarding contract administration, policies, and procedures.

12. Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.

13. Perform other duties as assigned.

Contract Specialist V:

1. Oversee the development of service and commodity contracts by identifying provider resources, describing services to be rendered, and negotiating price and product contractual terms.

2. Oversee and participate in contract pre-award and post-award activities, monitor contract performance and billings.

3. Confer with contract providers to ensure compliance with policy, procedure, legal and fiscal requirements.

4. Resolve contract issues and concerns.

5. Oversee and assist in negotiating contract renewals, amendments, and plan changes.

6. Oversee and review specifications for requests; plan, develop and coordinate procurement documents and evaluation instruments; and maintain contracting records.

7. Provide technical assistance to agency staff, other agencies, organizations and the community regarding contract administration, policies and procedures.

8. Oversee the coordination and facilitation of procurement related meetings such as kick-off and pre-proposal meetings, post-award conferences, team briefings and evaluation scorings.

9. Assist in developing contract administration policies and procedures.

10. Plan, assign, and oversee the work of others.

11. Oversee the monitoring of and/or monitor legal, rule and regulatory requirements pertaining to contracting; interpret and assist in developing contract administration policies and procedures.

12. May identify training needs and determine how training should be provided and conducted.

13. Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.

14. Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary : $55,080 - $79,260