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TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION Contract Specialist (Telework) in Austin, Texas
WHO WE ARE: Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide and many of our positions are suitable for teleworking. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits.
You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.
WHO YOU ARE: We strive to ensure that acquisitions of program services are conducted with the best outcome for the State in mind. You share our department mission to ensure that the Request for Applications (RFA) process is ethical, impartial, transparent, and professional. As the assigned lead of an RFA project, you will develop, maintain, and monitor the RFA throughout its lifecycle. This role requires you to be detail-oriented, able to communicate effectively, work independently, and work closely with cross-functional teams. The selected candidate must have a secure, dedicated workspace with a reliable broadband internet connection, ability to maintain a reliable consistent work schedule, and be available for meetings and group collaboration via Microsoft Teams and other applications.
WHAT YOU WILL DO: The Contract Specialist IV performs advanced (senior-level) contract management work. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO: -Gather information, analyze, and edit technical documents relating to RFA documents. -Develop project management schedules related to RFAs. -Facilitate evaluation team and other RFA related meetings -Analyze daily reports to identify possible project slippage and issues. -Revise standard operating procedures and workflow processes as needed. -Address RFA issues, research, and resolve problems and complaints. -Perform other job-related duties as assigned
YOU QUALIFY WITH: -Completion of two years (60 semester hours) of accredited college work, plus four years of full-time experience in contract development, management, evaluation, monitoring, or training of contract providers or customers; or in the delivery of workforce development services which included contract development, management, evaluation, monitoring, or training of contract providers or customers. -One year of experience may be substituted for each year (30semester hours) of education.
YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH: -Certification as a Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD). -Experience developing competitive solicitations e.g., RFAs, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), or Requests for Offers (RFOs) for the State of Texas. -Experience in technical writing, advanced procurement methods, and grant development. -Experience in facilitation and customer service. -Ability to analyze complex information and address identified issues. -Knowledge of project management. -Strong organization skills with attention to detail. -Establish and maintain cooperative and constructive work relationships -Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
If the selected applicant is not certified, they must obtain CTCD certification within six months of employment or as soon thereafter as training is available. Must maintain certification throughout employment.
YOU GAIN: - A Family Friendly Certified Workplace. - Competitive salary: $5,041.00/month - Defined Retirement Benefit Plan - Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts - Medical Insurance - Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave - Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.
VETERANS: Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and traini g courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_PropertyManagementandProcurement.pdf
HOW TO APPLY: -To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo. -Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We will not consider applicants that will need sponsorship now or in the future. -In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. -A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.