TDCJ - Contract Specialist IV - Contracts and Procurement

Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications. For the most accurate and up-to-date information about your application, please log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates.

• To expedite the application process, please attach your valid government-issued photo identification card, your social security card or proof of authorization to work in the United States, and your proof of education (official diploma or transcript) * Job Duties: This position reports to the Contracts and Procurement Department in Huntsville on a daily basis.

The Contract Specialist IV leads complex procurement and contract activities, overseeing solicitations, contracts, amendments, and vendor negotiations. This role serves as a key resource for agency leadership and stakeholders, providing guidance on procurement policies and contract processes. The position also analyzes costs, supports staff development, and helps ensure projects are completed efficiently, compliantly, and with sound independent judgment.

You'd be a GOOD fit if: A good fit for the Contract Specialist IV position possesses five years of full-time, wage-earning purchasing, contracting, contract management, contract monitoring, or financial auditing experience; OR they can supplement required experience with a bachelor's degree or semester hours from an accredited college or university.

Each year of experience in excess of the required five years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis. A good fit is also someone with advanced procurement and contract management experience who can operate with minimal supervision while demonstrating confident, effective leadership.

This person not only develops and evaluates complex solicitations and contracts, but also guides and mentors' staff, provides direction during challenging procurement processes, and ensures team performance aligns with agency goals. They bring deep knowledge of Texas purchasing regulations, communicate clearly, resolve problems with sound judgment, and coordinate smoothly with internal and external partners.

A good fit is someone who leads by example, manages competing priorities with poise, maintains accurate and compliant contract records, and upholds both the Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) and Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certifications required for the role. You'd be a GREAT fit if: You have Automated Information Systems (AIS) or Information Technology (IT) procurement experience or background knowledge.

You enjoy reviewing written documents for accuracy, consistency, and compliance. You are a present and reliable leader who likes to set the pace for their team and guide them to deliver results ahead of schedule. You prioritize providing clear communication and building strong partnerships within your team, across the agency, and with vendors.

You anticipate roadblocks, like to solution, and have a passion for streamlining workflows and improving processes. You work with professional integrity and support a culture of accountability and ethical conduct. You possess strong adaptability and manage uncertainty or a change in direction with calm confidence. *For the full Job Description, please click the link below: Contract Specialist IV Additional Information: Travel None

• Position may make day trips, but no overnight trips Work Site Visits No Study Material No Pre-Service Training Academy Required No Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position Longevity *Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment. Contact Information: Questions concerning this Questions concerning the application position can be directed to: process can be directed to: Kelly Haynes Kathy Chandonnet Hiring Manager OR Human Resources 936-437-3846 936-437-4106 [email protected] [email protected] Important Note to the Candidate: Military Preference To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application. Military Occupation Specialty Codes https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation. System/Job. Descriptions Click on the occupational category for the position. Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide . The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com , http://www.onetonline.org , https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation. System/Job. Descriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets. Applications submitted through Work in Texas Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile. Eligibility An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment. EEO Statement: The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.