Computer Contract Jobs in Laredo, TX (NOW HIRING)

Contract Specialist III

Performs highly complex contract duties 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.

Contract Specialist IV

Performs advanced contract duties 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:

Contract Specialist III

• Assists in researching and making recommendations concerning contract administration systems.

• Assists with contract negotiations.

• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.

• Audits payment invoices for completeness, accuracy and compliance with terms of contract and governmental contracting rules, regulations and procedures.

• Conducts audits, researches and identifies problems with proposals, contracts, contractors or lettings and proposes solutions.

• Executes agreements and contracts.

• Meets with project managers to identify objectives, needs and issues concerning project contracts.

• Reviews compliance of minority participation goals in consultant contracts.

• Reviews coordinates and processes routine open records requests.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Contract Specialist IV

• Acts as a consultant and provides technical assistance to plan, develop, implement, and monitor effective programs; researches and makes recommendations concerning contract administration systems.

•  Analyzes, interprets legislation, statutes, federal regulations and coordinates the development of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Department and governmental regulations.

• Negotiates contract renewals and amendments.

• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.

• Conducts audits, researches and identifies problems with proposals, contracts, contractors or lettings and proposes solutions.

• Executes agreements and contracts.

• Meets with project managers to identify objectives, needs and issues concerning project contracts.

• Reviews compliance of minority participation goals in consultant contracts.

• Reviews coordinates and processes routine open records requests.

• Performs other job responsibilities 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. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Contract Specialist III

Experience: 3 years in contract administration, administrative support, bookkeeping or accounting. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent) Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Contract Specialist IV

Experience: 4 years in contract administration, administrative support, bookkeeping or accounting. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent) Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Licenses and Certifications: Valid US driver's license at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

Contract Specialist III/IV

• Applicable computer operating systems and relevant applications

• Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures

• Contract record-keeping

• Contract billing procedures

• Americans with Disabilities Act, modifications and requirements including accessibility standards

• Contract development and oversight

• Developing and giving presentations

• Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management

• Contract administration/management systems

• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

• 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:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools

• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs

• Standing-prolonged periods of time

• 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:
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