Contract Specialist

$45,000 - $55,000/Yr

Houston-Galveston Area Council - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Houston, TX

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Contract Specialist position at the Houston-Galveston Area Council involves managing and reporting on various contracts, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and maintaining accurate contract records. The role requires effective communication and the ability to handle multiple tasks while prioritizing deadlines in a service-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a variety of contract management and reporting tasks.
• Review state and federal contract required documentation.
• Conduct document review for compliance according to governmental contracts and regulations-audits.
• Prepare and correspond to contract information requests.
• Enter information into the contract management system.
• Resolve any existing contract conflicts with vendors or partners.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract records and documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study.
• At least 1 year of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, school or in job related duties.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 suite, specifically Excel (advanced level).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to accurately perform multiple tasks & prioritize deadlines.
• Detail oriented.
• Service oriented with a high degree of professionalism in dealing with diverse groups of people.

Nice-to-haves

• Three (3) years experience in a contract management environment.