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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailI. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Texas Education Agency requires the services of 1 Project Lead 3 hereafter referred to as Candidate(s) who meets the general qualifications of Project Lead 3 Project Management and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Education Agency.
The Worker will serve as IT Project Lead and Contract Administration Manager overseeing administration of statewide strategic information technology contracts using prescribed processes in overseeing the operations and activities for monitoring contract performance. This role oversees contract and grant performance by developing metrics managing deliverables and coordinating communications. It serves as the primary liaison between agency leadership and vendors ensuring compliance with contract terms resolving disputes and supporting negotiations.
The selected candidate(s) will work under the direction of Texas Education Agency IT Chief of Staff.
I. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Oversees the operations and activities of monitoring contract and grant performance including developing and tracking key metrics;
Developing reviewing and approving of internal contract and grant deliverables;
Coordinating contract and grant communications including scheduling and conducting meetings;
Providing contract and grant status;
Serving as principal project lead and contract liaison between agency management and other customers and collaborating with other Vendors involved in the contract management process;
Overseeing the contract management/monitoring process which includes tasks such as examining scope billing fiscal data and eligibility determinations for compliance with contract and grant terms and departmental policies; coordinating and participating in vendor discussions/negotiations; processing of contract and grant documents to ensure understanding and authorizations of contract and grant requirements; and investigating and resolving discrepancies complaints and disputes by negotiating settlement agreements.
Develop prepare and track budget and LAR documents for various projects.
II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
III. TERMS OF SERVICE
Services are expected to start 09/01/2025 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2026. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1600 hours. This service may be amended renewed and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.
IV. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION
Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Texas Education Agency. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM excluding State holidays when the agency is closed.
The primary work location(s) will be at 100% Remote Work Location With-in the United States. The working position is Telework. Any and all travel per diem parking and/or living expenses shall be at the Candidates and/or Vendors expense. Texas Education Agency will provide pre-approved written authorization for travel for any services to be performed away from the primary work location(s). Pre-approved travel expenses are limited to the rates and comply with the rules prescribed by the State of Texas for travel by its classified employees including any requirement for original receipts.
The Candidate(s) may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends evenings and holidays as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through Texas Education Agency.
V. OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
8 or more years of experience relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals independently performs a variety of complicated tasks may lead and direct the work of others a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Required Skills : Engineering
Basic Qualification :
Additional Skills :
This is a high PRIORITY requisition. This is a PROACTIVE requisition
Background Check : No
Drug Screen : No
Full-time