Texas Procurement & Contract Management Specialist with CTCD and CTCM in Austin, TX
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Solicitation Reference Number: 70126105
Role: IT Business Operations Procurement Specialist
Location: Austin, TX
Duration: 12+ Month
Client: Texas Education Agency
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The IT Contract and Procurement Specialist will perform a variety of duties focused on coordinating, organizing, and analyzing IT procurement requirements across various departments or program areas. Key responsibilities will be to: provide high-level assistance and guidance to staff regarding IT procurement processes, budgets and the utilization of Texas Department of Information Resources contracts; coordinate, organize and analyze IT requirements from internal stakeholders; maintain comprehensive files and records to support internal and external audits. This position will also work with a wide range of stakeholders across the agency to assist and advise on procurements, grants, contracts, and develop and track the associated budgets and make financial projections.
The ability to gather operational data necessary to tract project status will be required. This position will review time sheets and invoices against approved work orders and contract rates to prevent over-billing. This position will maintain a central, audit-able repository for all contracts, solicitations, and approved work orders, and submitted time sheets.
• CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Years
Required/ Preferred
Experience
8
Required
Knowledge of Texas State Governmental regulations, laws and practices
8
Required
Knowledge of Texas Procurement & Contract Management regulations, laws and practices
8
Required
Knowledge of Texas state budget regulations, laws and practices including Capital Budgets
8
Required
Experience with procurement & contract budgeting and forecasting
8
Required
Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Excel, Word)
8
Required
Demonstrated ability for attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate, high-quality work.
8
Required
Demonstrated ability to identify errors, inconsistencies, and omissions before final delivery.
8
Required
Maintains a high level of accuracy when handling data, documentation, or reporting.
8
Required
Follows established procedures while maintaining accuracy under pressure.
1
Preferred
Experience with Information Technology Staff Augmentation Contracts (ITSAC)
1
Preferred
Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) credentials
1
Preferred
Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) credentials
1
Preferred
Experience with Department of Information Resources (DIR) Contracts
1
Preferred
Experience with DIR Data Center Services (DCS) Contracts
Work Order may be renewed for up to three (3) additional fiscal years at the same title, level and rate.
o Renewal Period 1: September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027.
o Renewal Period 2: September 1, 2027 - August 31, 2028.
o Renewal Period 3: September 1, 2028 - August 31, 2029.
The primary work location(s) will be at 100% Remote, Work Location With-in the United States. The working position is Telework.
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