TWDB - 26-03 : Contract Developer (Contract Specialist III)

Texas Water Development Board Contract Management Position

Performs highly complex (senior-level) contract management work. Work involves developing and evaluating a broad range of contracts and amendments. May train others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Manager of the Contracts Department in the Procurement and Contract Services Division.

Essential Job Functions :

• Provides professional and constructive support to the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) staff outside of Procurement and Contract Services Division, offering clear guidance on contract administration, policies, and procedures.
• Supports TWDB staff in initiating or amending contracts with external parties, providing a consistent outcome for both those new to contracting and those with extensive experience.
• Drafts and reviews contracts, amendments, and solicitation documents to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Adheres to work schedules, follow procedures with respect to leave / out of office and submit accurate timesheets by prescribed deadlines.
• Completes assigned work reliably, on time, neatly and with infrequent errors, seeking input and approvals where appropriate but working with minimal supervision while still delivering consistent, high quality work.
• Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure contract compliance.
• Tracks contract status and deliverables using agency systems.
• Supports contract-related meetings and maintain documentation.
• Ensures adherence to state procurement policies and procedures.
• Maintains organized contract records and support reporting needs.
• Manages the Procurement and Contract Services Divisions pending work log and tasks.
• Assists in the development of bid evaluation scoring instruments.
• Monitors legal and regulatory requirements related to contracting.
• Coordinates the risk assessment process for contract monitoring and planning.
• Coordinates and facilitates procurement-related meetings such as kick-off and pre-proposal meetings, post-award conferences, team briefings, and evaluation scorings.
• Conducts needs assessments to determine requirements for the purchase of goods or services.
• Provides input regarding the cancellation of contracts when deviations occur.
• Prepares specifications for requests for bids.
• Resolves audit exceptions by defining causes of errors and recommending appropriate dispositions.
• Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
• Ensures individual and team files (electronic and hard versions) are appropriately maintained and timely disposed of in accordance with the agencys records retention procedures and schedule.
• Maintains required certifications and licenses and meets the continuing education needs and requirements of the position to include, attending mandatory training courses.
• May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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