Program Specialist IV
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Job Location:
Austin, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Contract Specialist (Program Specialist IV) IT Procurement
Temporary Contract Austin TX (Onsite with Potential Hybrid)
A large public-sector organization in Austin Texas is seeking an experienced Contract Specialist to support its procurement and contract oversight team. This role will focus heavily on developing and managing IT-related solicitations (IFBs) and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure compliant high-quality procurement processes.
This is a full-time contract opportunity offering competitive pay and the chance to work on complex high-impact procurement initiatives.
Assignment Details
Job Title: Contract Specialist (Program Specialist IV)
Location: Austin TX (Onsite; potential hybrid after training)
Duration: April 1 2026 March 31 2027
Schedule: Monday Friday 40 hours/week
Pay Rate:$33.50/hour
Work Environment: Professional office setting
Key Responsibilities
Lead development of Invitation for Bids (IFBs) for IT procurements ensuring clarity completeness and compliance.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (IT legal finance procurement) to gather requirements and define project scope.
Translate technical and business requirements into structured competitive solicitation documents.
Ensure all procurement documents comply with applicable laws regulations and internal policies.
Develop evaluation criteria scoring methodologies and administrative requirements.
Facilitate stakeholder meetings to support requirements gathering and document validation.
Manage solicitation processes including Q&A periods addenda and vendor communications.
Support evaluation of bid responses for responsiveness completeness and alignment with requirements.
Maintain organized procurement records and documentation.
Assist in developing procurement timelines and project schedules.
Participate in post-award activities including contract kickoff coordination.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
(Relevant experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis)Minimum three (3) years of experience drafting procurement documents including:
Scopes of work
Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Performance metrics and deliverables
IFBs RFPs RFIs or similar solicitations
Experience facilitating meetings and communicating with stakeholders across multiple levels.
Strong writing editing and document structuring skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
Certification such as:
Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM)
Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD)
Experience developing IT procurement solicitations.
Background in public-sector or regulated procurement environments.
Knowledge of government purchasing laws rules and compliance standards.
Familiarity with IT concepts such as:
Software development
Cloud services
Cybersecurity
Networking and infrastructure
Proven ability to manage multiple procurements simultaneously.
Additional Information
Position requires onsite work initially with potential for hybrid flexibility after onboarding.
Candidate must be able to work in a confidential compliance-driven environment.
Background check required prior to start.
Candidates who have lived outside of Texas within the past two years may be subject to an additional federal background check.
Remote work (if approved) requires candidates to provide their own equipment.
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