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Job Posting: #00045012 Opened: 09/06/2024 Closes: 09/20/2024 Position Title: Contract Administration Manager I (Procurement Lead) Class/Group: 1960/B26 Military Occupation Specialty Code: Army-51C; Coast Guard-SEI16; Marine Corps-3044, 8640; Air Force-6C0X1, 64PX Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt Number of Vacancies: 1 Division/Section: Chief Procurement Office / Enterprise Procurements Salary Range: $6650.00 $7809.57 Duration: Regular Hours Worked Weekly: 40 Work Schedule: This position may be eligible for flexible work hours and/or a hybrid work schedule if certain program guidelines are met; working arrangements may change at any time at the sole discretion of the agency. Travel: Occasional Work Location: 300 W. 15th Street, #1300 / Austin, Texas 78701 Web site: https://dir.texas.gov/ Refer Inquiries to: People and Culture Office Telephone: (512) 475-4922 or (512) 463-5920 How To Apply: Select Apply Online to apply for the job athttps://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en You must create a CAPPS Career Section candidate profile or be logged in to apply. Update your profile and apply for the job by navigating through the pages and steps. Once ready, select Submit on the Review and Submit page. If you have problems accessing the CAPPS Career Section, please follow the instructions in the Resetting CAPPS Password for Job Candidate desk aid. Special Instructions: Applicants must provide in-depth information in theEXPERIENCE CREDENTIALSsection to demonstrate howthey meet the position qualifications. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification. Resumes may be uploaded as an attachment but are not accepted in lieu of the information required in theEXPERIENCE CREDENTIALSsection of the application. Interview Place/Time: Candidates will be notified for appointments as determined by the selection committee. Selective Service Registration: Section 651.005 of the Government Code requires males, ages 18 through 25 years, to provide proof of their Selective Service registration or proof of their exemption from the requirement as a condition of state employment. H-1B Visa Sponsorship: We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Equal Opportunity Employer The Department of Information Resources does not exclude anyone from consideration for recruitment, selection, appointment, training, promotion, retention, or any other personnel action, or deny any benefits or participation in programs or activities, which it sponsors on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability. Please call 512-463-5920 to request reasonable accommodation. Position Description Division: Chief Procurement Office / Enterprise Procurements Class/Group: 1960/B26 Title: Contract Administration Manager I (Procurement Lead) Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt What We Do We are a technology agency powered by people. DIR offers secure, modern, and cost-effective technology to help government entities in Texas serve their constituents. DIR is a fast-paced and collaborative environment with highly motivated, innovative, and engaged employees dedicated to achieving the best value for the state. We have over 250 professionals working at DIR who are honored to serve as the cornerstone of public sector technology in Texas. By joining DIR, you will be an integral part of transforming how technology serves Texans. Position Summary In this role, the individual will perform advanced (senior-level) contract administration work supporting the mission critical functions of the agencys Ent rprise Procurement program. Opportunities also include work on coordinating procurements for large scope, high-dollar, and/or multi-award contracts by defining requirements and developing, negotiating, and awarding contracts, as well as documenting and implementing process improvements, developing guidelines, policies, and procedures. Duties include prioritization of work streams and setting standards for achieving procurement program goals. Additionally, this individual may purchase commodities and equipment of a specialized or complex nature, including Information Technology related goods and services; complies with current purchasing policies and regulations and ensures state procurement procedures are followed. This is an opportunity to work under limited direction from the Enterprise Procurements Director with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The ideal candidate will have the ability to highlight their strengths in the following functions: Coordinates Enterprise and Shared Technology Services/IT Commodities procurements on behalf of the Chief Procurement Office. Makes recommendations on improving existing departmental guidelines, policies, and procedures; develops schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving procurement program goals. Ensures compliance with State of Texas procurement laws, regulations, rules, policies, and procedure. Oversees the distribution of bid invitations to vendors; reviews submitted proposals for administrative compliance. Oversees or prepares the scope of work, specifications, and conditions for new contracts; prepares contracts; leads negotiations; and awards new contracts. Serves as a resource to other Contract and Vendor Management staff on escalated issues of an unusual nature. Provides customer consultation, evaluates customer requirements, and advises in the development of contract specifications to achieve optimal balance between best value and cost savings; includes conducting customer workgroups to gather input for use in developing RFO specifications. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Participates in training for and maintains required certification. May assign and/or supervise the work of others. May review and analyze legislation related to procurement and contracting. May identify or forecast cost savings for initial contract, extensions, and amendments compared to previous contract. Performs related work as assigned. Qualifications: Education Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in business, public administration, accounting, management, or a related field. Additional related experience may be substituted for the education on a year for year basis. Experience and Training Required Six (6) years of experience in developing and implementing procurement-related processes, participating in, and developing solicitations, managing procurement projects, interacting with business units and legal counsel, and conducting vendor discussions. Experience and Training Preferred Experience in state or government purchasing. Experience in i