Contracts Compliance Analyst

Position Description

Harris County is the third largest and most diverse county in the nation, with a population of more than 4.7 million. Harris County Commissioners Court, the County’s governing body, directs a budget of more than $4 billion providing essential services including flood control, infrastructure, healthcare, housing, and justice administration.

Harris County Universal Services (HCUS) is the enterprise IT solutions center for the departments and offices of Harris County, providing Information Technology, Public Safety and Justice Technologies, 311 Constituent Engagement Services, Fleet Services, and Records and Information Governance Services.

HCUS is transforming the way the County does business and is seeking a Contracts Compliance Analyst to join our team. This is a great time to join Universal Services as we enhance critical services to Harris County residents and internal customers.

The Contracts Compliance Analyst is responsible for analyzing, monitoring and ensuring contracts and agreements comply with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies. The Analyst evaluates contract terms, performance metrics, and compliance standards, identifying risks and recommending corrective actions as needed. This role includes reviewing contracts, extracting key data, and maintaining contract management system with a high degree of accuracy and integrity.

The Analyst acts as a liaison between internal departments and external vendors to facilitate contract execution and resolution of disputes, and ensuring adherence to compliance requirements. Additionally, the position is responsible for maintaining and improving department contract management templates, procurement processes, and compliance checklists while providing insights to enhance efficiency and mitigate risk.

• Analyze and review contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Ensure all contracts conform with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Maintain contracts in accordance with agreed contract terms.
• Review contracts, extract key data, and update contract database system with a high degree of accuracy and integrity.
• Provide recommendations on vendor selection and support contract award decisions based on best value analysis.
• Act as a liaison between internal departments and external vendors to facilitate contract execution and resolve disputes.
• Monitor and report on contract terms, performance metrics, and compliance standards, identifying potential risks and recommending corrective actions.
• Maintain and improve department contract management templates, procurement processes, and compliance checklists.
• Assist internal customers with contract-related queries and invoice issues, provide support to Business Operations and perform other duties as assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration or a related field.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of related contract management and purchasing work experience.

NOTE:
Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

• Regular Full-time
• 8 hours/day
• Onsite 5 days/week
• May be required to work more than forty hours during the workweek or on weekends when special projects or deadlines need to be met.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.