Title: IT Contract and Grant Specialist

Location: Austin, TX

Duration: Long Term

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https://candidate.arytic.com/Ijobdetail/1003072

Job Description:

The Candidate will be part of the CPA Contract Administration and Procurement (CAP) team, performing highly advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work.

The Candidate will perform these tasks:
• Will manage, monitor, or audit complex technical contracts or grants for the agency.
• May conduct policy research work and data analysis in multiple areas.
• May coordinates and/or analyzes project costs and provide input into budget justifications and budget revisions for contracts and grants.
• Serves as a liaison between the division or agency by attending meetings, responding to information requests, and resolving issues between parties involved.
• Coordinates and provides inputs to work plans and timelines
• Monitors compliance with of contracts and grants by reviewing agreements, contracts, expenses, activities, and federal and state regulations to ensure all requirements are followed and performance metrics are met
• Maintains current knowledge of legislation and efforts by federal, state, and local governments. Drafts and reviews legislation, fiscal notes, and determines administrative costs for pending legislation. Monitors legislative hearings of interest as appropriate.
• Assists with project management and procurements for contracts and grants as needed
• Works directly with partners to support the design, research, preparation, and execution of the state program plans. Develops methods and strategies for assessing grant or contract performance.
• May perform data validation and analysis.
• Responds timely to customer service requests.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Required Skills:

• 10 years of experience with procurement contracts
• 7 years of experience with complex technical contracts, grants, or auditing contracts and grants
• 2 years of experience in leading a team on contract, grant, research, policy, or data analysis projects.
• 2 years of experience in navigating federal, state, and local strategic planning services.
• 2 years of experience in collaborating and communicating effectively across multiple subject matter groups.
• 2 years of experience in liaising with stakeholders to determine needs, concerns, and viewpoints for the purpose of developing project goals
• 2 years of experience in Knowledge of security policies and procedures for technical contracts, grants, or auditing contracts and grants

Preferred Skills:

• 2 years of experience with broadband, telecommunication, or other related technologies
• 2 years of experience w with the Microsoft Office products, including Microsoft Project, Word, Visio, Excel and PowerPoint.
• 2 years of experience in contributing to or writing proposals, grants, or contracts
• 2 years of experience with state or federal budgeting
• 2 years of experience in utilizing Salesforce in the performance of job duties
• 1 year of experience in Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM)