Experience Inc. Jobs

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00048437 You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section

Job Posting: #00048437 Opened: 02/28/2025 Closes: 03/14/2025 Position Title: Contract Administration Manager II (Procurement Lead/Team Lead) Class/Group: 1962/B28 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 / COOP Procurements Salary Range: $7716.67 $8838.36 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 Work Location: 300 W. 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 the link below to search for this position: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en Enter the job posting number 00048437 in the keyword search. 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 follow the instructions in the Resetting CAPPS Password for Job Candidate desk aid. 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 512-475-4922 to request reasonable accommodation. Position Description What We Do We are a technology agency powered by people. DIR offers secure, modern, and cost-effective technology to help government entities in Texas serve their constituents. DIR is a fast-paced and collaborative environment with highly motivated, innovative, and engaged employees dedicated to achieving the best value for the state. We have over 250 professionals working at DIR who are honored to serve as the cornerstone of public sector technology in Texas. By joining DIR, you will be an integral part of transforming how technology serves Texans. Position Summary In this role, the individual will perform highly advanced (senior-level) contract administration and contract development work supporting the mission critical functions of the agencys cooperative procurement program. Opportunities include work on coordinating procuremen s for large scope, and/or multi-award contracts by defining requirements and developing, negotiating, and awarding contracts. This role will document and implement process improvements, and work to develop guidelines, policies, and procedures. Duties will include prioritization of work streams and setting standards for achieving procurement program goals. Additionally, this role ensures compliance with current purchasing policies and regulations and ensures state procurement procedures are followed. This is an opportunity to work under the limited supervision of the Cooperative Procurement Direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Oversees or prepares the scope of work, specifications, and terms and conditions for new contracts; Oversees the distribution of bid invitations to vendors, reviews submitted proposals for administrative compliance, leads negotiations, and awards new contracts. Makes recommendations on guidelines, policies, and procedures; develops schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving procurement program goals; Coordinates and oversees templates and policy and procedure updates for department; Ensures compliance with current procurement and contracting policies, regulations, and procedures; Lead discussions and development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and related refinement of processes. Serves as a resource to other Chief Procurement Office staff on escalated issues of an unusual nature; Supports the review and analysis of legislation related to procurement and contract management, including tracking legislative bills, and assisting with bill analysis. 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 work groups to gather input for use in developing RFO specifications. Makes recommendations on improving existing departmental procurement and contract management processes and practices. Oversees the development of contract documents in alignment with procurement and contract principles and ensures that management understands and authorizes contract terms. Works with Office of General Counsel on contract terms, clauses, and other related updates to contract documents. Plan, develop, and conduct presentations; Assist with training (internal and external) on cooperative procurement processes and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned. Additional Responsibilities Participates in training and maintains required certifications. May assign and/or supervise the work of others. May review and analyze legislation related to procurement and contracting. May identify or forecast cost savings for initial contract. Performs related work as assigned. Qualifications: Education Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in business, information technology, public administration, accounting, management, or related field. Additional work-related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis (High-school diploma required). Experience and Training Required Minimum of