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Qcells

Senior Technical Writer (Contract)

Houston, TX · On-site +1

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Qcells

Senior Technical Writer (Contract)

Houston, TX · On-site

Hybrid SR. TECHNICAL WRITER (CONTRACT) Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy ...

Amyx, Inc.

Sr. Contract Analyst

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$62K - $75K/yr

Excellent written and oral communications skills and be proficient in MS Office Products, MS ... Contract writing system PD2 experience preferable, but not required. Benefits include: * Medical ...

Amyx, Inc.

Sr. Contract Analyst

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$62K - $75K/yr

Excellent written and oral communications skills and be proficient in MS Office Products, MS ... Contract writing system PD2 experience preferable, but not required. Benefits include: * Medical ...

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Contract writers are professionals who specialize in drafting, reviewing, and editing legal agreements and contracts. They ensure that contracts are clear, legally sound, and tailored to the specific needs of the parties involved. Contract writers often work with businesses, law firms, or individuals to create documents for employment, sales, partnerships, and other agreements. Their expertise helps prevent misunderstandings and protects the interests of all parties by making sure the contract complies with relevant laws. They may also advise on contract terms and negotiate on behalf of their clients.

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To thrive as a Contract Writer, you need strong legal writing skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of contract law, often supported by a degree in law, English, or a related field. Familiarity with document management systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and sometimes legal research tools like Westlaw or LexisNexis is typically required. Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills help set outstanding contract writers apart. These competencies are crucial for creating clear, enforceable agreements that protect the interests of all parties and minimize legal risk.

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Infographic showing various Contract Writer job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 79% In-person, 2% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $177,014 per year, or $85.1 per hour.

Contract Specialist I or II - Wichita Falls

Texas Department of Transportation

Wichita Falls, TX

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Texas Department Of Transportation rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 39 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

203rd of 851 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

Performs contract duties to include developing, analyzing, evaluating, reviewing, processing, ensuring applicable compliance, inspecting, implementing and/or monitoring contracts. Work requires extensive contact with division and district personnel. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

Responsibilities for a Contract Specialist I and II include:

  • Assists in developing, writing or revision contracts, amendments, procedures, form s, related documents and provisions.

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

  • Coordinates start-work date ensuring all necessary materials will be available for the contractor.

  • Ensures contracts are payable and meet all legal requirements.

  • Executes agreements and contracts.

  • Prepares bid proposals including researching previous contracts, writing specifications, advertising notice to bid; contacting bid list contractors; scheduling and conduction pre-construction/pre-bidding conferences and public bid openings.

  • Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional responsibilities for a Contract Specialist II include:

  • Issues release to work orders.

  • Maintains, updates and compiles detailed data, reports, summaries, files, records, logs, statistics or specific contracts including procurement documents and revisions; writes routine and unique correspondence.

  • Reviews contracts, amendments, subcontracts, procurement documents, change orders, work orders, supplemental agreements, time extensions, acceptance testing and consultant qualifications.

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

Experience: 

Contract Specialist I: 1 year in contract administration, administrative support, bookkeeping or accounting. 

Contract Specialist II:  2 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.

Competencies:

Competencies for Contract Specialist I and II include: 

 Considerable knowledge of:

  • Applicable computer operating systems and relevant applications.

  • Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures.

  • Contract development and oversight.

  • Contract record-keeping.

Proficient skill in:

  • Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information.

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

  • Writing, reviewing and revising documents to include engineering notes, specifications, standards and procedures.

  • Collecting, sorting and compiling data.

Additional competencies for a Contract Specialist II include: 

 Considerable knowledge of

  • Contract writing and specifications.

  • Contract negotiation, development and management methods.

Proficient skill in:

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

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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