Comptroller - Contract Manager

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If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you! Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence drive the culture here at the Comptrollers Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as States accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptrollers office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government. Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take our collective commitment to public service very seriously. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance. Click here to see an inside look at the Texas Comptrollers office About The DivisionStatewide Procurement Division connects vendors with state purchasers and contract opportunities, and help state and local government entities procure non-IT goods and services through easily accessible contracts that meet their needs. General descriptionThe Comptrollers office is seeking Contract Manager in the Statewide Procurement Division.Contract Manager (Contract Specialist III/IV) provides ongoing contract technical assistance to contractors and external and internal customers. Develops and maintains contract management best practices. Work involves negotiations, records management, performance and compliance monitoring, and change management. Works with customers and contractors to help resolve any contract issues. Ensures that contract changes are properly documented and uploaded to the online purchasing system Texas SmartBuy (TSB).Contract Manager (Contract Specialist V) works with customers and contractors to help resolve any contract issues and provide ongoing technical assistance on high dollar and complex contracts. Develops and maintains contract management best practices. Work involves negotiations, record management, performance and compliance monitoring, and change management.Apply today and help the Comptroller's office keep the Texas economy strong. Work HoursAgency standard work hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, 40 hours per week with occasional evening and weekend hours. Hours are subject to change based upon business need or division determination.This position may be eligible for a flexible/hybrid work schedule if certain conditions are met; working arrangements may change at any time as business necessitates. Contract Specialist III (B20) $5,250.00 $5,666.67Contract Specialist IV (B22) $5,833.33 $6,166.67Contract Specialist V (B24) $6,750.00 $7,250.00 Minimum Qualifications Contract Specialist III 60 semester hours or graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associates degree.Quantifiable years (or combination of an internship and/or work experience with general business practices, planning and implementation, completing processes, and/or conducting and analyzing research.Experience with research techniques and analytical skills to include collecting, validating the accuracy, examining, and interpreting data.Intermediate Excel experience, e.g. navigating among sheets in a workbook, importing data from another database to worksheet, creating a pivot table, analyzing datasets using formulas and calculations, etc. Contract Specialist IV60 semester hours or graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associates degree.Quantifiable years of experience with general business practices, planning and implementation, completing processes, having knowledge of applicable laws for local, state, or federal rules, regulations and policies regarding contract development and/or contract management, purchasing, supply chain management, contract monitoring, or project management.Experience in research techniques and analytical skills to include collecting, validating the accuracy, examining, and interpreting data.Intermediate Excel experience, e.g. navigating among sheets in a workbook, importing data from another database to worksheet, creating a pivot table, analyzing datasets using formulas and calculations, etc. Contract Specialist VGraduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree.Quantifiable years of experience with planning, developing, drafting, or managing complex contract instruments and application of contracts in a public sector or corporate environment.Experience with applicable laws for local, state, or federal rules, regulations and policies regarding contract development, purchasing, management, supply chain management, or contract monitoring.Experience with research techniques and analytical skills to include collecting, validating the accuracy, examining, and interpreting data.Intermediate Excel experience, e.g. navigat