DIR - Contract Administration Manager I (Procureme

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS\_HRAM\_FL.HRS\_CG\_SEARCH\_FL.GBL?Page=HRS\_APP\_JBPST\_FLandAction=UandFOCUS=ApplicantandSiteId=1andJobOpeningId=107025andPostingSeq=1Agency InformationWork Location:300 W. 15th Street, #1300 / Austin, Texas 78701Web site:https://dir.texas.gov/Refer Inquiries to:People and Culture OfficeContact Information:[email protected] DescriptionThis is a re-posting of job #00058954Job Posting:107025Opened:10/13/2026Closes:10/27/2026Position Title:Contract Administration Manager I (Procurement Lead)Class/Group:1960/B26Military Occupation Specialty Code:Army: 51C; Coast Guard: SEI16; Marine Corps: 3044, 8640; Air Force: 6C0X1, 64PXFair Labor Standards Act Status:ExemptNumber of Vacancies:1Division/Section:Chief Procurement Office / Cooperative ProcurementsSalary Range:$7,437.67 - $7,809.57/monthDuration:RegularHours Worked Weekly:40Travel:LimitedJob DescriptionDivision:Chief Procurement Office / Cooperative ProcurementsClass/Group:1960/B26Title:Contract Administration Manager I (Procurement Lead)Fair Labor Standards Act Status:ExemptWhat We DoWe 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 260 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 Texas government serves Texans. Position SummaryIn this role, the individual will perform 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 procurements 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 also include prioritization of work streams and setting standards for achieving procurement 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 Director with considerable 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.Ensures compliance with current contracting policies, regulations, and procedures.Serves as a resource to other Chief Procurement Office staff on escalated issues of an unusual nature.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 workgroups to gather input for use in developing RFO specifications.Makes recommendations on improving existing departmental procurement and contract management processes and practices.Performs other work-related duties as assigned.EducationGraduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in business, public administration, information technology, accounting, management, or a related field. Additional related exp rience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis (High School diploma required).Experience and Training RequiredSix (6) years of experience in developing and implementing procurement-related processes, participating in, and developing solicitations, managing procurement projects, interacting with business units and legal counsel, and conducting vendor discussions.Experience and Training PreferredExperience in state or government purchasing Experience in information technology procurementsCertification as a Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) Certification as a Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM)Certifications / LicensesCertification as a Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) must be obtained within six (6) months of employment if not already certified, unless otherwise approved by Supervisor.Certification as a Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) must be obtained within one-year (1) of employment if not already certified, unless otherwise approved by Supervisor.Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesKnowledge of State of Texas procurement laws, regulations, rules, policies, and proceduresKnowledge of laws governing state purchasing and Business Outreach Coordination program participation.Knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures, purchasing sources, prices, market factors, product characteristics and technical specifications.Skill in analyzing and interpreting trade publications, literature, and manufacturers specifications.Skill in developing contracts, in problem resolution, and in the use of a computer and applicable software.Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts and devise solutions to procurement challengesAbility to prepare and/or make presentations to the agencys BoardDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively to individuals and groups; to make effective presentations in formal and informal settings.Demonstrated ability to perform vendor management.Demonstrated ability to interpret policies, p