OAG - Child Support | Contract Specialist III | 25-0119

at  OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

OAG - Child Support | Contract Specialist III | 25-0119 (00046203)
Organization: OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Primary Location: Texas-Austin
Work Locations: CS Technology Contracts 5500 E. Oltorf St Austin 78741-7400
Job: Business and Financial Operations
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
State Job Code: 1982
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 20
Salary (Pay Basis): 4,900.00 - 5,150.00 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Posting: Oct 31, 2024, 8:20:00 AM
Closing Date: Ongoing
Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs highly complex (senior-level) contract management work for the Child Support’s Technology Contracts Management Division. Work involves meeting with business areas and technology vendors; documenting business area needs; participating in contract planning and contract formation, including assessment of performance standards and monitoring plans; and monitoring vendor performance to determine compliance with contract terms and conditions, laws and regulations. Employees of the OAG experience the challenge and honor of public service while enjoying a healthy work-life balance; developing hands-on experience; and engaging camaraderie with their colleagues across the state. The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the State’s law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits (https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance) along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.
Opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; experience in the following (or closely related) fields may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis: business administration, Child Support Program, contract management, information technology, government or legal
Experience: Four years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: business administration, Child Support Program, contract management, information technology, government or legal
Knowledge of office practices and administrative procedures
Knowledge of organizational behavior, including assuming and sharing responsibility
Skill in effective oral and written communication and the presentation of data
Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
Skill in effective oral and written communication
Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback
Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment
Ability to provide excellent customer service
Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG work space within OAG work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers (e.g., collaborating, training, mentoring) for the entirety of every work week (unless on approved leave)
Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel
Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA
Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs.
Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 5%

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Two years of experience with financial operations or a related field
One year of Child Support experience
Knowledge of State Government operations
Ability to earn Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM)

Please refer the Job description for details