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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
J222 Contract Specialist I - IV
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A Contracts Analyst reviews business contracts for a company or organization. Reviews proposed contract terms and conditions, communicates with management about contract obligations, and communicates and negotiates with clients. Prepares contract cost estimates and reviews proposals for contract changes. Confirms that contract terms have been met before a contract is closed out.
$71,061 / year median in Texas
+4% projected growth
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Position range in South Plains $34k•$66k Per Year J222 Contract Specialist I•IV
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Audits payment invoices for completeness, accuracy and compliance with terms of contract and governmental contracting rules, regulations and procedures.
Ensures contracts are payable and meet all legal requirements.
Maintains, updates and compiles detailed data, reports, summaries, files, records, logs, statistics or specific contracts including procurement documents and revisions; writes routine and unique correspondence.
Meets with project managers to identify objectives, needs and issues concerning project contracts.
Reviews contracts, amendments, subcontracts, procurement documents, change orders, work orders, supplemental agreements, time extensions, acceptance testing and consultant qualifications. Reviews, interprets and clarifies statutes, regulations, standard policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Department and governmental regulations.
Sets up expenditure authorizations.
Performs other job responsibilities as assignedContract Specialist II (In addition to the duties listed above for level I)Develops, writes, revises, or prepares contracts, amendments, procedures, forms, related documents and provisions, financial/statistical graphs and/or reports.
Reviews compliance of minority participation goals in consultant contracts. Contract Specialist III (In addition to the duties listed above for level I, & II)Serves as a project leader.
Audits payment invoices for completeness, accuracy and compliance with terms of contract and governmental contracting rules, regulations and procedures.
Composes and transmits conditional award notices.
Meets with project managers to identify objectives, needs and issues concerning project contracts.
Prepares certified documents in response to subpoenas, court and open records requests. Contract Specialist IV (In addition to the duties listed above for level
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Occupation:
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm ProductsLocation:
Littlefield, TX•79339Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day ShiftPosted:
08/29/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
WorkInTexasWeb Site:
WorkInTexas Onsite /Remote:
Selection RequiredUpdated:
08/29/2026Expires:
09/14/2026Agency Job ID:
2602256 Job #: 17062638 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Day Shift Help for . Performs contract duties to include developing, analyzing, evaluating, reviewing, processing, ensuring applicable compliance, inspecting, implementing and/or monitoring contracts. Work requires extensive contact with division and district personnel. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.Essential Duties:
Contract Specialist IAssists in developing, writing or revising contracts, amendments, procedures, forms, related documents and provisions.Audits payment invoices for completeness, accuracy and compliance with terms of contract and governmental contracting rules, regulations and procedures.
Ensures contracts are payable and meet all legal requirements.
Maintains, updates and compiles detailed data, reports, summaries, files, records, logs, statistics or specific contracts including procurement documents and revisions; writes routine and unique correspondence.
Meets with project managers to identify objectives, needs and issues concerning project contracts.
Reviews contracts, amendments, subcontracts, procurement documents, change orders, work orders, supplemental agreements, time extensions, acceptance testing and consultant qualifications. Reviews, interprets and clarifies statutes, regulations, standard policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Department and governmental regulations.
Sets up expenditure authorizations.
Performs other job responsibilities as assignedContract Specialist II (In addition to the duties listed above for level I)Develops, writes, revises, or prepares contracts, amendments, procedures, forms, related documents and provisions, financial/statistical graphs and/or reports.
Reviews compliance of minority participation goals in consultant contracts. Contract Specialist III (In addition to the duties listed above for level I, & II)Serves as a project leader.
Audits payment invoices for completeness, accuracy and compliance with terms of contract and governmental contracting rules, regulations and procedures.
Composes and transmits conditional award notices.
Meets with project managers to identify objectives, needs and issues concerning project contracts.
Prepares certified documents in response to subpoenas, court and open records requests. Contract Specialist IV (In addition to the duties listed above for level