Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Information Technology (IT) Business Office has a vacancy for a Contract Development Administrator (100% telework available). This is an excellent opportunity to work for a great team within DFPS. If you or someone you know may be interested; I encourage you to apply.

Full requirements: DFPS Contract Development Administrator

Contract Development Administrator – DFPS Information Technology Services (ITS) Business Office

100% Telework Available

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is currently seeking a Contract Development Administrator for a position within the DFPS’ ITS Business Office. The Contract Development Administrator reports to the DFPS ITS Director of ITS Acquisitions and Contract Administration. This position performs advanced (senior-level) contract administration work that includes the development of Requests for Offers (RFO’s), Requests for Proposals (RFP’s), Invitation for Bids (IFB’s) Formal and Informal, delegated Open Market solicitations, Requests for Information (RFI’s), Requests for Qualifications (RFQ’s), Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Statements of Work (SOW), DIR Deliverables-Based IT Services (DBITS) SOW’s, DIR IT Staff Augmentation Contracts (ITSAC) with the execution and administration of long-term contracts that are large in scope and high degree of complexity. Requirements shall include a broad knowledge of DIR statutory requirements and technology solutions available to state agencies, including DIR Cooperative Contracts, Communication Technology Services and Shared Technology Services.

The Contract Development Administrator shall be required to develop, negotiate, evaluate, execute, and monitor contracts, which involves providing technical support for a wide range of information technology contracts. Contract Development Administrator responsibilities shall include contract planning, contract development, implementing process improvement initiatives, providing consultative services and technical assistance related to contract policy and procedure development. Responsibilities include communicating with internal and external customers, providing leadership, oversight, and instruction to DFPS staff and team members to ensure compliance with DFPS policies, as well as state and federal statutory requirements.

The Contract Development Administrator facilitates communications and collaboration between contract stakeholders and serves as the point of contact for contractual accountability activities between DFPS and contractors. The Contract Development Administrator provides support, guidance, and assistance to DFPS staff and team members on drafting and administering contracts and provides technical assistance in the development of contracts or amendments based on provider resources, services required, information supplied by bidders, and related procurement specifications. The Contract Development Administrator shall serve as the lead in contract development activities through execution, initiation of amendments, monitoring of contractor performance and expenditures, and contract closeouts.

The Contract Development Administrator provides leadership and support in contract management by participating in contracting activities such as contract and amendment development, contract reviews, budget consultations, contract funding allocation decisions, quality management activities, extensive contract monitoring, and other contract management activities as appropriate and mandated by DFPS policy and statute. The Contract Development Administrator shall provide guidance regarding contract administration policies and procedures to program staff, management, and other Department staff as appropriate.

Responsibilities shall include implementing goals and objectives; developing contract guidelines, policies, and procedures; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established performance measures; ensuring systems used to manage contract functions accurately reflect contract status; monitoring contract compliance with state and federal laws, statutes, rules, regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

This position is classified as a full-time position (40 hours per week). Work outside of regular hours may be required. Travel to other Austin office(s) may be required, as directed. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

The mission of DFPS is to protect children, the elderly, and people with disabilities from abuse, neglect, and exploitation by involving clients, families, and communities. We are looking to grow our teams with people who share our energy and enthusiasm to get behind our mission of protecting those among us who are most in need.