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Job Openings - IT Contract Process Improvement Specialist
Location: Texas Remote (Only Local Texas Candidates)
Hire Type: Contract (C2C/W2)
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 |
| 8 | Required | Advanced skills and experience in IT procurement preparations and solicitation development (i.e., Statements of Work, Request for Offers, Request for Information, Request for Proposals). |
| 8 | Required | Advanced knowledge of negotiation strategies and techniques, of contract administration and cost monitoring for large scope or high-dollar value contracts |
| 8 | Required | Advanced knowledge of systems and procedures used to evaluate vendors' performance; and of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the administration of state funds. |
| 8 | Required | Ability to write and edit comprehensive contract requirements and specifications while working under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. |
| 8 | Required | Elevated skills in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing and advanced skills in gathering, assembling, and correlating information and interpreting complex data. |
| 8 | Required | Experience with version control management, incorporating input and comments from internal and external program stakeholders. Ability to review edited materials and recommended revisions or changes in scope, format, and content. |
| 8 | Required | Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions to analyze complex information while developing plans. |
| 8 | Required | Strong interpersonal skills to include research, planning, organizing directing, coordinating and attention to detail. |
| 8 | Required | Ability to work in a team environment and interact with a diverse level of staff to exchange and/or extract information including presenting material / recommendations to senior and executive level staff. |
| 8 | Required | Experience with the Microsoft Suite of tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Project and SharePoint) |
| 8 | Required | Ability to evaluate material data for reasonableness, necessity, and conformity with contract requirements. |
| 1 | Preferred | State of Texas Procurement experience |
| 1 | Preferred | Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) or Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM). |
| 1 | Preferred | Knowledge of state of Texas, Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) and Department of Information Resources (DIR) contracting and procurement rules and regulations. |
| 1 | Preferred | Knowledge of CPA Contract Management Guide. |
| 1 | Preferred | Knowledge of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) and IT Solutions and services offered. |
| 1 | Preferred | Awareness or knowledge of DFPS systems and programs. |