Contract Compliance Specialist - Raising Travis County

Contract Compliance Specialist - Raising Travis County

Salary

$67,727.28 - $88,045.47 Annually

Location

5325 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

26-10916

Department

Health & Human Services

Opening Date

10/08/2026

Closing Date

10/29/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Job Summary

Travis County Health and Human Services (HHS) serves the community under the guidance of the Commissioners Court. We address community needs through internal and external investments and services. We strive to maximize quality of life for all people in Travis County by protecting vulnerable populations, investing in social and economic well-being, building a shared understanding of our community, and promoting healthy physical, behavioral and environmental living.

The Contract Compliance Specialist, under Raising Travis County, performs a variety of administrative duties related to the oversight and monitoring of contracts. Evaluates and monitors complex contract performance, compliance and contractual obligation. Acts as liaison between project managers, department heads, multiple outside agencies, other County staff and the community as required. Responds to inquires regarding contact obligations, renewals or revisions. Analyzes data and prepares reports. Maintains, manages contracts databases and files.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This is a job classification within the Purchasing job family. It is distinguished by level of monitoring contract, as well as the additional experience required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates in the planning and implementation of a contract compliance program. Interprets policies, rules, codes or regulations.
• Works closely with project managers, department heads, multiple outside agencies, and other County staff to review contracts. Establishes procedures for the monitoring of contract compliance issues, and to ensure their needs and interests are satisfied. Prepares related contract correspondence. Facilitates dispute resolutions between contractors, vendors, consultants and associated County department staff. Attends a variety of meetings to administer contract and communicate contract status and expectations.
• Develops, implements and maintain a system to monitor contracts and agreements. Maintains and manages contracts databases and files.
• Negotiates contract renewals, amendments and plan changes. Resolves audit exceptions.
• Coordinates and conducts the risk assessments to determine requirements for the maximum service and monitoring of the contracts.
• Monitors complex contract performance by conducting on-site visits, and examining complex billings, fiscal data and eligibility determinations for compliance with contract and policies.
• Assists in the development of contracts by proposing terms, conditions and specifications.
• Reviews and investigates non-compliance issues, writes situation summaries, recommends and present solutions. Researches and aids in the resolution of complex contract issues.
• Analyzes data, prepares, distributes and presents project status reports as required for projects managers, department heads, multiple outside agencies, Commissioners Court, other County staff and the general public.
• Represents Travis County in professional organizations serving on boards and committees as assigned.
• May develop contract administration policies, procedures, standards and plans.
• May recruit for additional resources.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Planning, Government, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Sociology, or one of the Social or Behavioral Sciences, or a directly related field AND five (5) years increasingly responsible Senior Planner experience. Two years demonstrated experience in project management;

OR,

Masters degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Planning, Government, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Sociology, or one of the Social or Behavioral Sciences, or a directly related field AND three (3) years increasingly responsible Senior Planner experience. Two years demonstrated experience in project management.

OR,

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

Valid Texas Drivers License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Generally accepted business and accounting practices.
• Contractual law and regulations and community policies, resources and structures.
• Principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting.
• Asset management and government debt financing rules and regulation for projects.
• Theory, principles, practices and methods of contract management.
• Principles and procedures of receivable management and file maintenance.
• Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and related software applications.
• Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.

Skill in:

• Performing contract negotiation, project coordination and litigation of contracts.
• Resolving contract disputes.
• Interacting effectively with all levels of management, employees, multiple outside agencies, and outside contractors.
• Exercising independent judgment under minimal supervision.
• Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

• Evaluate contracts and recommend future status.
• Interpret policies, procedures, codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Evaluate fiscal data for conformity and contract requirements.
• Negotiate features of a contract.
• Identify errors and recommend solutions/corrective measures.
• Read, analyze and interpret common technical and professional journals, financial reports and legal documents.
• Respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the professional community.
• Write complex reports and business correspondence.
• Effectively present information to top management and public groups.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of multiple outside agencies, other County employees and officials, and the general public.

Work Environment & Other Information

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 25 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: 5325 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78751

Department: Health & Human Services

Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required.

For updates or questions on this position, contact Brian.Stacy@traviscountytx.gov.

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Benefits

Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment.

FY2027 Travis County Benefit Guide

In this valuable Travis County Benefits Guide you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.

Credit Union

Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.

Deferred Compensation

Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.

Direct Deposit

Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.

Employee Assistance Program

Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.

Employee Organizations

Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.

Employee Health & Wellness Clinic

Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.

Holidays

An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.

Insurance

Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.

The following benefits are employee paid:

• Dental
• Vision
• Supplemental Life, AD&D
• Dependent Life
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Long Term Care

New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.

Longevity

Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.

On the regular payday on or after the employees fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.

Parking

A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.

Personal Holidays

Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:

January - March

3 personal holidays

April - June

2 personal holidays

July - September

1 personal holiday

October - December

None

New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment.

Retirement

Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.

Sick Leave

Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.

Parental Leave

Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.

Tuition Refund

Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.

Vacation

Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:

0 to 5 years

4.0 hours per pay period

6 to 10 years

4.5 hours per pay period

11 to 15 years

5.0 hours per pay period

16 to 20 years

5.5 hours per pay period

21 plus years

6.0 hours per pay period

Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis.

Workers Compensation

The county provides all employees workers compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work.

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What type of degree(s) do you hold? Check all that apply.

• None
• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• PhD

02

Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.

03

How many years of financial/accounting experience do you have in the government or non-profit sector?

04

Describe and explain your experience and role(s) in the contract administrator process.

05

How many years of experience do you have in monitoring and implementing contracts and/or grants?

06

How many years of experience do you have in reviewing contracts monthly expenses and payment requests?

07

Briefly describe your experience implementing new initiatives and/or managing complex projects.

08

Briefly describe your experience in Auditing complex Agency invoices for contract compliance.

09

Describe your skills and abilities using Microsoft Excel. Please be specific.

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Please acknowledge that you have read and understand the requirement you must reside or be willing to relocate to Travis County or the surrounding area.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Travis County

Address 700 Lavaca Street

Austin, Texas, 78701

Website https://www.traviscountytx.gov/human-resources/jobs