Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum of 20 years of experience in contract management and government regulations., Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and compliance within government agencies., Extensive knowledge of DCS contract practices and related financial processes., Experience in leading operational improvements and managing stakeholder communications..

Key responsibilities:

Oversee contract and grant performance monitoring and develop key metrics.

Coordinate communication and lead meetings with stakeholders and vendors.

Manage contract compliance, billing review, and dispute resolution.

Prepare budgets and legislative funding requests for multiple projects.

Job description

Job Title: TEA K12 Project Lead

Work Type: 100% Remote – Telework (within the United States)

Location: Texas Education Agency, Austin, TX (William B. Travis State Building – remote work allowed)

Rate Range:

Work Authorization: GC, USC, All valid EADs except H1B

Department: Texas Education Agency – IT Chief of Staff Office

Solicitation Number: 70126005

Response Deadline: 08/13/2025 @ 5:00 PM (CT)

Job Summary

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) seeks an experienced IT Project Lead and Contract Administration Manager to oversee the administration of statewide strategic IT contracts. The role involves monitoring contract and grant performance, developing metrics, managing deliverables, coordinating communications, ensuring compliance, and serving as the liaison between agency leadership and vendors.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in contract management, budgeting, forecasting, and government regulations, with a strong track record of delivering operational efficiencies and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee operations and activities related to monitoring contract and grant performance, including developing and tracking key metrics.
Develop, review, and approve internal contract and grant deliverables.
Coordinate communications, schedule and lead meetings, and provide regular status updates.
Serve as principal liaison between agency management, customers, and vendors involved in the contract process.
Oversee compliance of contracts/grants, review billing, fiscal data, and eligibility determinations.
Lead vendor discussions/negotiations, process documentation, and resolve disputes through settlements.
Prepare and track budgets and Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR) documents for multiple projects.

Required Skills & Experience

20+ years – Knowledge of government regulations, laws, and software licensing practices.
20+ years – Experience managing a portfolio of customer expenditure aligned with organizational strategy.
20+ years – Proven record of delivering efficiencies, service improvements, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.
15+ years – Knowledge of DCS contract practices.
15+ years – Experience with DCS contract budgeting and forecasting.
12+ years – Experience with LAR preparation and forecasting.
8+ years – Experience in planning, coordination, requirements gathering, business analysis, specifications development, and reporting.
Preferred: 5+ years – Prior experience with TEA DCS Contracts.