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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
J224 Contract Specialist II/III/IV/V (Construction)
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What they do
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
Job Description
Between $46k and
$107k
Per Year
Position range in Permian Basin $48k - $89k Per Year J224 Contract Specialist
Audits payment invoices for completeness, accuracy and compliance with terms of contract and governmental contracting rules, regulations and procedures.
Executes agreements and contractsMaintains, 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 contractsProvides technical and administrative support to include reviewing, processing, answers questions, provides assistance and handles complaints and resolution of discrepancies and problems regarding contracts, billing, payment and warrant actions.
Reviews contracts, amendments, subcontracts, procurement documents, change orders, work orders, supplemental agreements, time extensions, acceptance testing and consultant qualifications.
Reviews coordinates and processes routine open records requestsServes on project, partnering or quality management teams.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Additional duties for
Reviews contracts, amendments, subcontracts, procurement documents, change orders, work orders, supplemental agreements, time extensions, acceptance testing and consultant qualifications.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Additional duties for
Assists in developing plans for implementing new contract evaluation requirements.
May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Additional duties for
May serve as a lead worker by serving as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members’ career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage.
Makes presentations at local, state and federal levels.
Meets with project managers to identify objectives, needs and issues concerning project contractsPerforms other job responsibilities as assigned.
II/III/IV/V
(Construction)TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Occupation:
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm ProductsLocation:
Odessa, TX - 79761Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day ShiftPosted:
07/17/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
WorkInTexasWeb Site:
WorkInTexas Onsite /Remote:
Selection RequiredUpdated:
07/20/2026Expires:
08/16/2026Agency Job ID:
2601719 Job #: 17042708 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 complex contract duties to include developing, analyzing, evaluating, reviewing, processing, ensuring applicable compliance, inspecting, implementing and/or monitoring contracts. Work requires extensive contact with governmental officials, 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 II:
Develops, writes, revises, or prepares contracts, amendments, procedures, forms, related documents and provisions, financial/statistical graphs and/or reports.Audits payment invoices for completeness, accuracy and compliance with terms of contract and governmental contracting rules, regulations and procedures.
Executes agreements and contractsMaintains, 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 contractsProvides technical and administrative support to include reviewing, processing, answers questions, provides assistance and handles complaints and resolution of discrepancies and problems regarding contracts, billing, payment and warrant actions.
Reviews contracts, amendments, subcontracts, procurement documents, change orders, work orders, supplemental agreements, time extensions, acceptance testing and consultant qualifications.
Reviews coordinates and processes routine open records requestsServes on project, partnering or quality management teams.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Additional duties for
Contract Specialist III:
Researches state and federal statutes and opinions, Department policies and previous contracts.Reviews contracts, amendments, subcontracts, procurement documents, change orders, work orders, supplemental agreements, time extensions, acceptance testing and consultant qualifications.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Additional duties for
Contract Specialist IV:
Develops, writes, revises and/or prepares complex contracts, amendments, procedures, forms, related documents and provisions, financial/statistical graphs and reports.Assists in developing plans for implementing new contract evaluation requirements.
May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Additional duties for
Contract Specialist V:
Monitors contract performance by examining billings, fiscal data, and eligibility determinations for compliance with terms of contract and policies; recommends cancellation of contracts when deviations occur.May serve as a lead worker by serving as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members’ career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage.
Makes presentations at local, state and federal levels.
Meets with project managers to identify objectives, needs and issues concerning project contractsPerforms other job responsibilities as assigned.