Contract Management Specialist IV

The Contract Management Specialist IV reports through the Finance Division of Austin Energy. This team works closely with the City of Austin Procurement Office, Legal Services, and Program teams to provide contract management advice, consulting, training, and support for grants and a wide range of contracts and solicitations for the Utility.

The successful candidate will provide support for grants and contract administration, management, compliance, and training activities to Austin Energy staff to help ensure grant and contract activities are executed in accordance with all applicable guidelines, regulations, and policies.

1. Develops and drafts new contracts by analyzing market and economic conditions and applying current trends to contract development; preparing scopes of work and/or specifications; negotiating with vendors/contractors; writing terms and conditions; and developing effective performance measures; investigates alternative purchasing methods and recommends procedures for implementation. Limited signature authority as delegated by the Purchasing Office and relevant administrative bulletins.
2. Manages and administers existing contracts by determining compliance through performance monitoring; negotiating and writing amendments and revisions to scopes of work and/or specifications.
3. Resolves non-compliance issues by investigating and resolving contract-related discrepancies, complaints, and disputes between all involved parties; canceling and/or terminating contracts and negotiating settlement agreements; and resolving appeals and claims.
4. Provides consulting expertise to internal and external customers by developing and providing formal contract management training, interpreting contractual provisions, and providing advice on all facets of contract development, administration and management.
5. Provides contract information in response to inquiries from City Council, City Management, Boards and Commissions, vendors, and other stakeholders.
6. Prepares and presents reports by compiling, reviewing, and analyzing data and providing written and/or oral reports to management.

• May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training and guidance to others.