TWDB - Flood Planning Contract Coordinator; Contract Specialist II-III

Job Title

TWDB - 26-42:
Flood Planning Contract Coordinator (Contract Specialist II-III)

• Contract Specialist II: $4,900.00/month - $5,100.00/month
• Contract Specialist III: $5,200.00/month - $5,476.54/month

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Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of 6C0X1 Contracting, 3044 Operational Contract Support (OCS) Specialist, 36A Financial Manager, or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply. Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at  Crosswalk/

The Contract Specialist will be an integral member of their division, partnering with subject matter experts and technical reviewers within the division, as well as contract specialists and staff in other TWDB program areas. Performs complex (journey-level) to highly complex (senior-level) contract management work developing, managing, and monitoring contracts and other agreements. Work involves developing and evaluating contracts, contract amendments, and other agreements, as required.

May provide guidance to others. Works under general to limited supervision with moderate to considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Reports to the Manager of the Flood Management Evaluation Department.

• Manages all aspects of administration of a portfolio of contracts and other agreements for the Flood Planning Division, Flood Management Evaluation (FME) for small communities’ program in particular, including developing solicitations, evaluating bids, developing contracts, reviewing payment requests, processing amendments, coordinating risk assessments, and closing out contracts.
• Supports all aspects of administration of a portfolio of contracts and other agreements for the Flood Planning Division, including developing solicitations, evaluating bids, developing contracts, reviewing payment requests, processing amendments, coordinating risk assessments, and closing out contracts, as needed.
• Works with division staff to develop solicitations, contracts, and amendments by identifying provider resources, describing services to be rendered, evaluating information supplied by bidders, and negotiating contract specifications.
• Collaborates with division staff and other agency contract specialists, finance staff, and legal counsel to approach, understand, and resolve contract-related issues.
• Serves as the primary point of contact with contractors and agency staff for all issues related to contract management and compliance issues.
• Ensures that contract documentation is developed, processed, and executed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Acts a liaison closely with division staff and other agency departments, as appropriate, keeping them fully informed on progress.
• Coordinates risk assessments for contract monitoring and for overall contract activities within the division.
• Initiates contracts according to agency policy, including creating requisitions in CAPPS (Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System) to encumber contract funds.
• Facilitates and coordinates internal and external contract-related meetings, such as meetings for initial project kick-off, contract progress, stakeholder meetings, and evaluation scoring.
• Monitors and/or tracks contract performance by examining billings, fiscal data, and eligibility determinations…