Contract Manager (Contract Specialist V) TSC-23

Between $7,916.67 and

$8,886.16

Per Month DOE (Depends on Experience)

Position range in Capital Area $3,770.00 - $6,386.00 Per Month

Contract Manager (Contract Specialist V) TSC-23

TEXAS SPACE COMMISSION

Occupation: Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products

Location: Austin, TX - 78701

Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Posted: 05/28/2026

Positions available: 1

Source: WorkInTexas

Web Site: WorkInTexas

Onsite / Remote: Onsite and Remote options

Updated: 05/31/2026

Expires: 07/31/2026

Job #: 17019928

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Hybrid

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience

60 Month(s)

Schedule

Full Time

Job Type

Regular

Duration

Permanent Employment

Hours

40 Hours Per Week

Shift

Day Shift

Public Transit

Available

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Contract Manager - Austin, Texas

Texas Space Commission (Commission) is looking for a Contract Manager (Contract Specialist V).

Who We Are

The Texas Space Commission works to promote innovation in the field of space operations and commercial aerospace opportunities, including the integration of space, aeronautics, and aviation industries into the Texas economy. We are located primarily within the Texas State Capitol Complex in Austin.

What You'll Earn

The salary is $7,916.67 - $8,886.16 a month ($95,000.04 - $106,633.92 a year).

Benefits include medical insurance, sick leave, and vacation leave. Also, State of Texas employees are eligible for a defined retirement plan. Learn more:

What You'll Do

This position performs highly advanced (senior-level) contract management work, including monitoring contract performance and deliverables. Work involves developing, coordinating, and evaluating specifications for a broad range of contracts for the Commission.

Develops solicitations, contracts, and amendments by identifying provider resources, describing services to be rendered, evaluating information supplied by bidders, and negotiating contract specifications.

Negotiates contracts, contract renewals, amendments, and plans.

Coordinates and facilitates complex procurement-related meetings such as kick-off and pre-proposal meetings, post-award conferences, team briefings, and evaluation scorings.

Coordinates the negotiation of contracts and recommends annual contract awards.

Prepares specifications for requests for bids.

Resolves non-compliance issues by investigating contract-related discrepancies between parties, making recommendations for canceling and/or terminating contracts, and participating in negotiating settlement agreements and other claims.

Monitors contract performance by examining billings, fiscal data, and eligibility determinations for compliance with terms of contract and policies.

Monitors legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to contracting.

Performs quality control reviews to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Identifies training needs and provides training and technical assistance to contracting entities during various phases of the contract management process to comply with policies, regulations, and other contract-related requirements and reporting.

Coordinates the risk assessment and audit process for contract monitoring and planning and recommends non-compliance assessment of contracts when unwarranted deviations occur.

Reviews fiscal expenditure reports for completeness, appropriateness, and accuracy.

Evaluates expenditure data and makes projections to ensure appropriate use of funds

Prepares and presents reports by compiling, reviewing, and analyzing data and providing written and/or oral reports to management and oversight entities.

Develops contract administration policies and procedures.

Maintains and updates data in contract management database.

Demonstrates advanced subject matter expertise, including providing complex technical guidance to staff, contracting entities, and the community regarding contract administration, policies, and procedures.

How You'll Qualify

High school graduate or equivalent; and

Five (5) years of experience in contract development, management, or evaluation work.

Note: Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.

You're a Great Fit with

College graduate from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business management, public administration, finance, accounting, supply chain management or a related field;

Certified as a Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) or Certified Texas Procurement Manager (CTPM); and

Previous experience working at a government agency (local/state/federal).

Registration, Certification or Licensure

Valid Texas Driver's License or be willing to obtain a valid Texas Driver's License within 90 days if moving from another state.

If not currently certified, must be able to obtain CTCD certification within one year of initial employment.

How to Apply

To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and resume, and apply online at www.workintexas.com. Paper applications and resumes are not accepted in person or via email.

Veterans

Veterans, Reservists, or members of the Guard can compare this position to Military Occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office.