Comptroller - Contract DeveloperExperience Level: Entry Level | Posted Date: 2025-04-15
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Are you ready to grow, make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!
Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence best describes the culture here at the Comptroller’s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptroller’s office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas’ chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government.
Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take very seriously our collective commitment to public service. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.
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About The Division
Statewide Procurement Division connects vendors with state purchasers and contract opportunities, and help state and local government entities procure non-IT goods and services through easily accessible contracts that meet their needs.
General description
The Comptroller’s office is seeking a Contract Developer in the Statewide Procurement Division.
Contract Developer (Contract Specialist III/IV) performs senior-level contract development work. Work involves developing a broad range of contracts which entails planning, organizing, coordinating, researching specifications/scope of services, preparing and managing the solicitation, evaluation, negotiation and award processes for large-scope or high-dollar Term Contracts and non-delegated procurements for state agencies.
Contract Developer (Contract Specialist V) performs senior- level complex contract development work. Work involves developing broad range of large-scope or high-dollar term contracts and non-delegated procurements for state agencies. Work entails: planning, organizing, coordinating, researching specifications/scope of services, preparing and managing the solicitation, evaluation, negotiation and award processes.
Apply today and help the Comptroller's office keep the Texas economy strong.
Work Hours
Agency standard work hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, 40 hours per week with occasional evening and weekend hours. Hours are subject to change based upon business need or division determination.
This position may be eligible for a flexible/hybrid work schedule if certain conditions are met; working arrangements may change at any time as business necessitates.
Contract Specialist III (B20) $5,250.00 – $5,666.67
Contract Specialist IV (B22) $5,833.33 – $6,166.67
Contract Specialist V (B24) $6,750.00 – $7,250.00
Minimum Qualifications
Contract Specialist III
Contract Specialist IV
Contract Specialist V
Preferred Qualifications
Contract Specialist III
Contract Specialist IV
Contract Specialist V
Substitutions
Contract Specialist III
One additional year of (or combination of) an internship and/or quantifiable work experience with general business practices, planning and implementation, completing processes, and/or conducting and analyzing research may substitute for thirty semester hours of the required education, with a maximum substitution of 60 semester hours (two years).
Contract Specialist IV
One additional year quantifiable work experience with general business practices, planning and implementation, completing processes, conducting and analyzing research and/or having knowledge of applicable laws for local, state or federal rules, regulations and policies regarding contract development and/or contract management, purchasing, supply chain management, contract monitoring, or project management may substitute for thirty semester hours of the required education, with a maximum substitution of 60 semester hours (two years).
Contract Specialist V
One additional year of quantifiable experience with planning, developing, drafting, or managing complex contract instruments and application of contracts in a public sector or corporate environment may substitute for thirty semester hours of the required education, with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours (four years).
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
· Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) certification must be obtained within six months of employment.
· Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certification must be obtained within one-year of employment.
SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Employees are required to use their personal mobile phones as a part of 2 factor/multi factor authentication for accessing CPA systems securely. You will also receive critical/emergency calls/texts on your cell phone to ensure immediate communication.
In this role you will
Contract Specialist III/IV
Contract Specialist V
Maximize Your Earnings!
At the Comptroller's office, we know potential employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. The agency offers a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are just the start. See our benefits offering
If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!
Important Note to the Candidate:
Salary is contingent upon qualifications. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.
MILITARY PREFERENCE
To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.
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The Comptroller’s Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed applications. The application must contain the necessary information in the work history for the applicant to qualify for the position.
An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptroller’s office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.