IT Project Lead and Contract Administration Manager

Job Details Title : IT Project Lead and Contract Administration Manager (Min. 20 years experience required) Location : Austin, TX (Remote) Client : Texas Education Agency (TEA) -(70126005) Duration : 12 Months Due date : 08 / 13 / 2025 Description : ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Oversees the operations and activities of monitoring contract and grant performance, including developing and tracking key metrics; Developing, reviewing and approving of internal contract and grant deliverables; Coordinating contract and grant communications including scheduling and conducting meetings; Providing contract and grant status; Serving as principal project lead and contract liaison between agency management and other customers and collaborating with other Vendors involved in the contract management process; Overseeing the contract management / monitoring process which includes tasks such as examining scope, billing, fiscal data and eligibility determinations for compliance with contract and grant terms and departmental policies; coordinating and participating in vendor discussions / negotiations; processing of contract and grant documents to ensure understanding and authorizations of contract and grant requirements; and, investigating and resolving discrepancies, complaints, and disputes by negotiating settlement agreements. Develop, prepare and track budget and LAR documents for various projects. Required Skills : 20 Years of Knowledge of government regulations, laws and software licensing practices. 20 Years of Operationally manage a portfolio of customer expenditure on a day-to-day basis in line with the overall strategy. 20 Years of Deliver efficiencies and service improvements, leading on continuous improvement initiatives. 20 Years of Knowledge of DCS contract practices. 2 Years of Experience with DCS contract budgeting and forecasting 12 Years of Experience with LAR preparation & forecasting. 8 Years of Experience planning, coordination, requirements gathering, business analysis, specifications development, reporting. Preferred Skills : 5 Years of Prior Experience with TEA DCS Contract