Contract Administrator I - STR Division - Austin, TX

The Strategic Initiatives and Innovation Division (STR) operates at the intersection of technology, data, innovation, and strategy— leading transformative projects and agency-wide programs that shape and prepare Texas for the future of transportation.

We're looking for a Contract Administrator to join our team and be the backbone of project success! In this dynamic role, you'll manage contracts from initiation to closeout, ensuring compliance, clarity, and collaboration every step of the way. If you're detail-driven, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want to make a real impact—this is your opportunity to grow and lead with purpose.

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At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

• For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
• To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Oversees and manages policy for advanced and complex contract duties in support of large scope, high-dollar or high-risk contracts. Oversees the execution and administration of contracts by defining requirements, participating and advising on negotiations and ensuring compliance with policy, law and acceptable contracting practices. Monitors progress/benchmarks, financial expenditures, allocations and inspects final results. Serves as the point of contact for contracts and related issues. Work requires extensive contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

• Oversees the administration of complex agreements and contracts.
• Develops short and long-term strategies and goals for the administration of assigned contracts.
• Oversees development, writing, revision, and/or preparation of highly complex contracts, amendments, procedures, forms, related documents and provisions, financial/statistical graphs, and reports.
• Oversees the audit of payment invoices for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with terms of contract and governmental contracting rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Provides advanced technical and administrative support to include reviewing, processing, answers questions, provides assistance, and handles complaints and resolution of discrepancies and problems regarding contracts, billing, payment and warrants.
• Provides advanced technical and administrative support to include reviewing, processing, answers questions, provides assistance and handles complaints and resolution of discrepancies and problems regarding contracts, billing, payment and warrants.
• Conduct training on complex contracting issues.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in business administration, finance, or a related discipline.
• Experience: 
• 6 years of contract administration, contract management, contract development, or related experience 
• Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent
• Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis, OR related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications 

  Licenses And Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Cert TX Contract Mgr (CTCM)
• Cert TX Contract Dev (CTCD)

Competencies:

Extensive Knowledge Of:

• Contract negotiation, development and management methods
• Contract writing and specifications
• Contract administration/management systems

Expert Skill In

• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Analyzing business, technical, and managerial problems and developing, recommending, and implementing effective solutions
• Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data

Proficient Skill In:

• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Developing and giving presentations
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Other Attributes:

• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
• Contract billing procedures 

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Conditions of Employment:
• Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category. 

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
 

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information