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We are looking for a Full-time contractor or employee for an IT Contract Developer role at one of our client sites.

Services include the following:

Conduct a needs assessment to determine requirements for a major information technology solicitation.
Review internal DFPS documentation; research and document; and compile information while implementing goals and objectives.
Work with DFPS Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop a thorough Statement of Work (SOW) for a formal Information Technology (IT) Request for Offer (RFO) or Request for Proposal (RFP), which will include serving as the lead in the development activities.
Review internal DFPS documentation and compile information while implementing goals and objectives. Develop contract guidelines, project timelines, and schedules based on timelines to achieve successful contract development.
Facilitate, collaborate, and communicate with DFPS stakeholders for the purposes of developing a solicitation that meets the agency’s needs for identified systems.
Develop a solicitation plan and Statement of Work and comprehensive specifications, key performance measures, and deliverables, with liquidated damages and special terms and conditions for the development of a contract with a vendor to deliver identified projects, including a Contracting and Grants Management System for the agency.
Facilitate kick-offs; provide status reporting, and team briefings, and lead other identified sessions.
Provide recommendations for and/or development of a bid evaluation instrument.
Exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions while analyzing complex information to develop plans and interpret complex data into an effective detailed comprehensive SOW.
Review contract documents for compliance with state statutes and rules, including all applicable Terms and Conditions.
Facilitate procurement-related internal DFPS fact-gathering meetings and participate in meetings (i.e., Kick-off), team briefings, and evaluation scorings.
Review internal DFPS documentation and compile information to meet the goals and objectives of the project, while developing contract guidelines and schedules based on timelines to achieve successful contract development.
Provide strategic direction, goals, objectives, and oversight while facilitating meetings. Provide routine updates and status reports to DFPS Leadership teams.
Provide recommendations and/or development of a bid evaluation instrument.
Ensure all procurement and contract documents comply with state statutes and rules, including all applicable Terms and Conditions.
Develop a contract management plan for the implementation of defined projects, including a Contracting and Grants Management System.

Skills(Required):

Advanced skills and experience in IT contract preparations and Statement of Work (SOW) development.
Ability to write and edit comprehensive contract requirements and specifications while working under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Elevated skills in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing and advanced skills in gathering, assembling, and correlating information and interpreting complex data.
Experience with version control management, incorporating input and comments from internal and external program stakeholders. Ability to review edited materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, and content.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions to analyze complex information while developing plans.
Strong interpersonal skills to include research, planning, organizing directing, coordinating, and attention to detail.
Ability to work in a team environment and interact with a diverse level of staff to exchange and/or extract information including presenting material/recommendations to senior and executive-level staff.
Experience in Microsoft Suite of tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Project, and SharePoint).
Ability to evaluate material data for reasonableness, necessity, and conformity with contract requirements.

Skills(Preferred):

State of Texas Procurement experience.
Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) or Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM).
Preferred knowledge of the state of Texas, Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) and Department of Information Resources (DIR) contracting and procurement rules and regulations.
Knowledge of Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) Contract Management Guide.
Knowledge of the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) and IT Solutions and services offered.
Awareness or knowledge of DFPS systems and programs.