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TEXAS FACILITIES COMMISSION Contract Specialist IV in AUSTIN, Texas
What is the Texas Facilities Commission (TFC):
The Texas Facilities Commission (TFC) builds, supports, maintains, and manages over 28 million square feet of state-owned and leased facilities that house over 62,000 state employees in over 100 state agencies, all working in the service of the citizens of Texas. TFC oversees a varied property portfolio of office space, storage, warehouses, parking garages, and grounds of buildings across 283 cities and towns in Texas. Our team provides and contracts for the design and construction, property management, landscaping and custodial services, recycling and waste management services, building climate and energy automation, and the fire and security services required to keep State agencies working for our constituents.
The Position: TFC is looking for a Contract Specialist IV to perform highly advanced (senior-level) contract management work for the Facilities Design and Construction (FDC) Division. This individual will coordinate, track, and evaluate a broad range of contracts within FDC. The ideal candidate may plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others. This individual works under general supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The ideal candidate should have four (4) years of experience in state of Texas procurement or four (4) years of experience in contract development, management, evaluation, and monitoring, or four (4) plus combined years experience in the two. The ideal candidate should possess an extensive knowledge of state laws and statutes regarding contract management practices, extensive knowledge of the states purchasing policies and procedures, and knowledge of HUB Good Faith Effort policy and procedures. The ideal candidate should have the demonstrated ability to perform cost analysis, supplier qualification, and contract negotiations
Top Benefits for working for the Texas Facilities Commission (TFC):
Group Benefit Plan (GBP)-HealthSelect of Texas insurance-paid at 100% for full-time employees, 50% for dependents $5,000.00 Basic Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Optional Term Life Insurance State of Texas Retirement Plan Texasaver 401(k) Plan Dental insurance plans State of Texas Vision insurance plan Short-term and/or long-term disability coverage (TexFlex) Flexible spending account (FSA) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick days