Contract Specialist V - Procurement Division

Contract Specialist V - Procurement Division TxDOT's Procurement Division is seeking a Contract Specialist V. In this role, you will support procurement professionals in monitoring, documenting and facilitating functions essential to maintaining thousands of contracts. If you're analytical, motivated, organized, and team-oriented, we encourage you to apply. Work location: The selected candidate's work location may be Headquartered in Austin or any of the following 25 TxDOT District offices located in Abilene, Amarillo, Atlanta, Austin, Beaumont, Brownwood, Bryan, Corpus Christi, Childress, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, Laredo, Lubbock, Lufkin, Odessa, Paris, Pharr, San Angelo, San Antonio, Tyler, Waco, Wichita Falls, and Yoakum. Salary Minimum Salary: $75,376.00 Maximum Salary: $86,000.00 Pay Basis: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt Work Locations Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744 Travel Yes, 5% of the time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 8:00am - 5:00pm Location Flexibility: Onsite Benefits and Perks 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. Position Description Performs highly advanced contract duties in direct support of agency transportation-related programs to include developing, analyzing, evaluating, reviewing, processing, ensuring applicable compliance, inspecting, implementing and/or monitoring contracts. Work requires extensive contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence. Essential Duties: Serves as lead worker by serving as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members' career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage. Reviews and monitors contracts within an automated Contract Management System (CMS). Communicates with customers to determine contract renewal preferences and confirm contract status. Facilitates customer submission of vendor performance reports. Obtains, organizes, and maintains required contractual documentation. Briefly and clearly documents internal and external communications. Follows established written standard operating procedures (SOPs). Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Experience: 5 years in contract administration, administrative support, bookkeeping or accounting. Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Must be a Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) and Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) OR must obtain CTCD and CTCM certification within 12 months of the date of hire. Competencies: Extensive knowledge of contract administration/management systems Contract record-keeping Applicable computer operating systems and relevant applications Expert skill in: Leading assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others Analyzing business, technical, and managerial problems and developing, recommending, and implementing effective solutions. Monitoring contracts and procedures Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external Prioritizing and organizing work assignments Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files 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)

Created: 2026-03-05