Senior IT Project & Contract Manager K12 Education
Senior IT Project & Contract Manager K12 Education
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Job Description
Job Summary
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) seeks an experienced IT Project Lead and Contract Administration Manager to oversee the administration of statewide strategic IT contracts. The role involves monitoring contract and grant performance developing metrics managing deliverables coordinating communications ensuring compliance and serving as the liaison between agency leadership and vendors.
The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in contract management budgeting forecasting and government regulations with a strong track record of delivering operational efficiencies and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee operations and activities related to monitoring contract and grant performance including developing and tracking key metrics.
Develop review and approve internal contract and grant deliverables.
Coordinate communications schedule and lead meetings and provide regular status updates.
Serve as principal liaison between agency management customers and vendors involved in the contract process.
Oversee compliance of contracts/grants review billing fiscal data and eligibility determinations.
Lead vendor discussions/negotiations process documentation and resolve disputes through settlements.
Prepare and track budgets and Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR) documents for multiple projects.
Required Skills & Experience
20 years Knowledge of government regulations laws and software licensing practices.
20 years Experience managing a portfolio of customer expenditure aligned with organizational strategy.
20 years Proven record of delivering efficiencies service improvements and leading continuous improvement initiatives.
15 years Knowledge of DCS contract practices.
15 years Experience with DCS contract budgeting and forecasting.
12 years Experience with LAR preparation and forecasting.
8 years Experience in planning coordination requirements gathering business analysis specifications development and reporting.
Preferred: 5 years Prior experience with TEA DCS Contracts.
Employment Type
Full Time
