Contracts Compliance Analyst
Harris County
Houston, TX 77002
Description
Position Description
About Harris County and Universal Services:
Harris County Universal Services (Universal Services) is transforming the way the County does business and seeks a Contact Compliance Analyst to join our team.
Universal Services is the enterprise IT solutions center for the departments and offices of Harris County, providing Information Technology, Public Safety and Justice Technologies, 311 Constituent Engagement Services, Fleet Services, and Records and Information Governance Services.
Harris County is the third largest and most diverse county in the nation, with a population of more than 4.7 million. Harris County Commissioners Court, the County’s governing body, directs a budget of more than $4 billion providing essential services including flood control, infrastructure, healthcare, housing, and justice administration.
This is a great time to join Universal Services as we enhance critical services to Harris County residents and internal customers.
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting with preparation, review, and processing contracts and agreements for compliance with legal and procedural requirements.
- Ensure all contracts conform to applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
- Monitor and report contract terms, performance metrics, and compliance standards.
- Assist with recommendations on vendor selection and award contracts based on best value analysis.
- Act as a liaison between internal departments and external vendors to facilitate contract execution and resolution of disputes.
- Maintain department contract management templates, procurement processes, and compliance checklists.
- Assist with maintaining contracts as per terms of agreement
- Reviewing contracts, taking information, and maintaining contract database system with a high degree of accuracy.
- Assist internal customers with contract queries and problems with contract related invoices
- Provide support to Business Operations
- Other duties as assigned.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration or a related field.
Experience:
- Minimum of 2-4 years of related contract management and purchasing work experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must have Skills: Word, Excel; Power Point; interpreting contracts; analytical skills.
- Thorough knowledge of all rules and regulations governing procurements processes utilized by Harris County.
- Excellent planning, time-management, and organization skills.
- Ability to manage, prioritize work to meet deadlines, and take initiative.
- Excellent communication skills verbal and written; strong, active listening skills.
- Negotiation skills to communicate effectively with stakeholders and vendors.
- Ability to work in a team environment to solve problems/issues.
- Ability to adapt and be flexible to respond to changing work situations and environments.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Location:
- 1310 Prairie St., Houston, TX 77002
Work Hours:
- 8 hours/day
Work Arrangement:
- Onsite 5 days/week.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
- One (1) floating holiday per year
- Paid Parental Leave*
- Sick Leave
Retirement Savings Benefit
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
- Professional learning & development opportunities
- Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
- Flexible work schedule*
- METRO RideSponsor Program*
- Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
www.benefitsathctx.com