Texas Department of Transportation
Contract Administrator I-PEPS
Texas Department of Transportation, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
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
Confers with procurement staff, legal staff and management on various legal matters; inspects and reviews contracts for compliance with certification requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Coordinates analysis, oversees interpretation of legislation, statutes, federal regulations and coordinates the development of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Department and governmental regulations.
Develops short and long‑term strategies and goals for the administration of assigned contracts.
Develops and prepares agreements and time extensions.
Makes presentations at local, state and federal levels.
May conduct training on complex contracting issues of statewide significance.
Oversees and provides advanced technical assistance to plan, develop, implement, and monitor effective programs; researches and makes recommendations concerning contract administration systems.
Oversees complex contract programs to include reviewing proposals, issuing work orders, monitoring budget allocations and expenditures.
Oversees contract documents and ensures management understands and authorizes contract terms involving multiple statewide contracting programs.
Oversees development and preparation of highly complex contracts, amendments, forms, and related documents.
Oversees the administration of complex agreements and contracts.
Provides advanced technical and administrative support to include reviewing, processing, answering questions, providing assistance and handling complaints and resolution of discrepancies and problems regarding contracts, billing, payment and warrants.
Serves as a lead worker to TxDOT employees by serving as a resource for complex questions and providing technical training.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
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. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Competencies
Extensive knowledge of
Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, and terminology
Contract development and management methods
Contract administration/management systems
Contract billing procedures
Legal terminology
Expert skill in
Research and analysis methodologies
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
Administrative practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
Proficient skill in
Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
Developing and giving presentations
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Close Visual Acuity – work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.
Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools.
Repetitive Motion – substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Conditions of Employment Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT).
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Essential Duties
Confers with procurement staff, legal staff and management on various legal matters; inspects and reviews contracts for compliance with certification requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Coordinates analysis, oversees interpretation of legislation, statutes, federal regulations and coordinates the development of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Department and governmental regulations.
Develops short and long‑term strategies and goals for the administration of assigned contracts.
Develops and prepares agreements and time extensions.
Makes presentations at local, state and federal levels.
May conduct training on complex contracting issues of statewide significance.
Oversees and provides advanced technical assistance to plan, develop, implement, and monitor effective programs; researches and makes recommendations concerning contract administration systems.
Oversees complex contract programs to include reviewing proposals, issuing work orders, monitoring budget allocations and expenditures.
Oversees contract documents and ensures management understands and authorizes contract terms involving multiple statewide contracting programs.
Oversees development and preparation of highly complex contracts, amendments, forms, and related documents.
Oversees the administration of complex agreements and contracts.
Provides advanced technical and administrative support to include reviewing, processing, answering questions, providing assistance and handling complaints and resolution of discrepancies and problems regarding contracts, billing, payment and warrants.
Serves as a lead worker to TxDOT employees by serving as a resource for complex questions and providing technical training.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
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. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Competencies
Extensive knowledge of
Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, and terminology
Contract development and management methods
Contract administration/management systems
Contract billing procedures
Legal terminology
Expert skill in
Research and analysis methodologies
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
Administrative practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
Proficient skill in
Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
Developing and giving presentations
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Close Visual Acuity – work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.
Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools.
Repetitive Motion – substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Conditions of Employment Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT).
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