Contracts and Compliance Lead - Austin
Overview:
Texas GovLink, Inc. is an Austin-based firm which has been a premier provider of technical and business professionals to clients in Texas. We are currently seeking an experienced Contracts and Compliance Lead to be a key resource on a technical services team.
Texas GovLink offers its family of consultants excellent rates, a local support staff, and an attractive benefits package which includes medical insurance (TGL shares a percentage of the cost), life insurance, a matching 401(k) plan and a cafeteria plan.
Candidates selected for interview will be required to undergo criminal background checks and may be required to complete a drug screen in accordance with Federal and State Law. Offers of Employment are contingent on a successful background check
Texas GovLink is an equal opportunities employer.
Responsibilities:
Must possess a current knowledge of business trends, government regulations, commercial business laws and regulations, software licensing practices, as well as negotiation and pricing techniques, to effectively negotiate contracts and to advise executive management of the contractual ramifications associated with agreements and actions contemplated by DIR or State Comptroller.
Personnel will be responsible for the coordination, project monitoring and project status reporting for multiple contracts. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within competitive bidding processes (Specification/Statement of Work (SOW) Development, Request for Proposals/Offers) (RFP/RFO), Request for Information (RFI), Invitation for Bids, etc.) and contract negotiations. Provides technical assistance to contractors and agency staff on questions related to contract compliance, processing and management.Assist in development of specifications/SOWs and RFP/RFO’s.
Must have experience with standard concepts, practices, and procedures relating to State Agencies and procurement law; relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Experience with large integration programs/proposals and performance-based programs preferred. Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD), Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM), Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) or Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) credentials preferred.
Qualifications:
Minimum (Required):
Years
Skills/Experience
7
Contract Management and Procurement Law
7
Experience with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within competitive bidding processes (SOW, RFP/RFO)
7
Project coordination, planning, and delivery- 7
Experience with one or more State Agencies
Contract Management Certification – CTCD, CTCM, CFCM, CPCM
Preferred (Optional):
Years
Skills/Experience- 7
Experience with large integration programs/proposals and performance-based programs