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WHO WE ARE:
Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. We are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. The Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Contract Administration Services (CAS) team is located at 1117 Trinity Street, Austin, Texas. 
TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.
WHO YOU ARE:
The ideal candidate shares our department's mission to ensure that contract management is done ethically, transparently, impartially, and professionally. As a Contract Administration Manager I (CAM I), VR CAS team Supervisor, you will ensure staff develop, maintain, and adhere to contract management best practices. This role requires the candidate to be detail-oriented, able to communicate effectively, and work closely with cross-functional teams. The selected candidate must have the ability to maintain a reliable consistent work schedule.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The VR Team Supervisor (Contract Administration Manager I) perform advanced (senior-level) supervisor work administering the daily operations and activities of the VR CAS team within the Procurement and Contract Services Department. Make assignments to and supervise the work of contract specialists in the unit. Work involves managing high profile contracts and administering contract records; providing guidance regarding contract administration, policies, and procedures; providing technical guidance about contract management functions to vendors and agency staff; developing policies and procedures for the CAS unit; participating and/or leading special projects related to the CAS unit; identifying training needs and determining how training should be provided and conducted. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. 
YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:
-Supervise day-to-day activities of the VR CAS team and coordinate the yearly performance reviews for this team in a timely manner.
-Review and assist with the development and management of VR contracts.
-Work with CAS Director to develop and approve priorities and standards for achieving goals in CAS.
-Identify and advise the CAS Director on improvements to comply with requirements and opportunities for improvement.
-Develop and maintain professional working relationships with the agency to ensure a positive and productive environment exists for CAS.
-Provide technical expertise and guidance regarding questions related to TWC's contract management.
-Recommend metrics to CAS Director for measuring productivity and improving processes for the CAS unit.
-Oversee quality assurance of contract files.
-Represent CAS at business meetings, as directed or required by job functions.
-Participate in internal and external audits.
-Perform related work as needed. 
YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:
-Current Texas Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) or Contract Developer (CTCD) certification.
-Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to contract management functions and of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
-Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
-Ability to establish goals and objectives, devise solutions to administrative problems, develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures, prepare reports, and communicate effectively.
-Ability to evaluate contracts and recommend future status, interpret policies, procedures, and regulations.
-Ability to write policies and procedures and to write and edit contract documents and tools.
-Plan and assign the work of others.
-Knowledge of SharePoint, Outlook, and Teams.
-Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university plus four years of full-time experience in the development, implementation, or interpretation of policies and procedures in a public or private agency, six months of which must have been in an administrative management or supervisory capacity.
YOU QUALIFY WITH:
- Five years of full-time experience in contract administration, management, evaluation, or monitoring of contract providers. 
-Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position. 
-Two years of full-time in-service TWC experience classified as a Contract Specialist V with regular status will satisfy the minimum qualifications.
If the selected applicant is not CTCM certified, they must obtain CTCM certification within six months of employment or as soon thereafter as training is available. CTCD certification must be obtained within one year of hire. Must maintain certification throughout employment.
YOU GAIN: 
- A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.  
- Competitive salary:  $7,437.69/month 
- Defined Retirement Benefit Plan 
- Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts 
- Medical Insurance 
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave 
- Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.
 

VETERANS:
Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_PropertyManagementandProcurement.pdf

HOW TO APPLY: 
To be considered, please complete an Application for Employment and apply on Taleo. 
TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.