Remote-DCS Project Lead with Contracts and Grants Management.

Overview

On Site
$109.91/-
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - 1600 Hour(s)

Skills

Project Lead
DCS

Job Details

Respond by: 08/12/2025

Rate: DOE

Type: Contract

Work Mode: Hybrid

Location: Austin TX

Please respond with resume and 3 references preferably supervisor (name, title, company, email, phone number)

Background Check will be performed if a candidate is selected for placement and will have to be passed'

Job Description

The Worker will serve as IT Project Lead and Contract Administration Manager overseeing administration of statewide strategic information technology contracts using prescribed processes in overseeing the operations and activities for monitoring contract performance. This role oversees contract and grant performance by developing metrics, managing deliverables, and coordinating communications. It serves as the primary liaison between agency leadership and vendors, ensuring compliance with contract terms, resolving disputes, and supporting negotiations.

The selected candidate(s) will work under the direction of IT Chief of Staff.

I. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Oversees the operations and activities of monitoring contract and grant performance, including developing and tracking key metrics;

Developing, reviewing and approving of internal contract and grant deliverables;

Coordinating contract and grant communications including scheduling and conducting meetings;

Providing contract and grant status;

Serving as principal project lead and contract liaison between agency management and other customers and collaborating with other Vendors involved in the contract management process;

Overseeing the contract management/monitoring process which includes tasks such as examining scope, billing, fiscal data and eligibility determinations for compliance with contract and grant terms and departmental policies; coordinating and participating in vendor discussions/negotiations; processing of contract and grant documents to ensure understanding and authorizations of contract and grant requirements; and, investigating and resolving discrepancies, complaints, and disputes by negotiating settlement agreements.

Develop, prepare and track budget and LAR documents for various projects.

II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Years Required/Preferred Experience
20 Required Knowledge of government regulations, laws and software licensing practices.
20 Required Operationally manage a portfolio of customer expenditure on a day-to-day basis in line with the overall strategy.
20 Required Deliver efficiencies and service improvements, leading on continuous improvement initiatives.
15 Required Knowledge of DCS contract practices.
15 Required Experience with DCS contract budgeting and forecasting
12 Required Experience with LAR preparation & forecasting.
8 Required Experience planning, coordination, requirements gathering, business analysis, specifications development, reporting
5 Preferred Prior Experience with DCS Contract.
III. TERMS OF SERVICE
Services are expected to start 09/01/2025 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2026. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1600 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.
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