Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing public procurement and contract administration, particularly for inter-agency, inter-local, memorandum of agreement, and non-profit; Knowledge of policies and procedures of contract administration and management; Knowledge of business administration and accounting principles and practices; Skill in leadership, supervision, and team development, including the ability to train, coach, and evaluate staff to achieve program goals; Skill in interpreting complex policies and legal requirements, analyzing data, and developing process improvements; Skill in negotiation, conflict resolution, and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders; Skill in mediating and resolving contract administration disputes and claims; Skill in effective verbal and written communication; Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with co-workers and work-related contacts; Ability to write and edit contracts, requirements, specifications, and related correspondence; Ability to identify, and mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and maintain consistency and transparency in contracting activities; Ability to interpret, evaluate, and develop policies, procedures, and regulations; Ability to provide guidance and assistance to division staff; Ability to manage multiple reporting requirements; Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision-making with little or no supervision; Ability to assign and/or supervise the work of others; Ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound, informed decisions under limited supervision; Ability to work as a member of a team; Ability to work under stressful conditions; Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program. Under the direction of the agencys Procurement Director, this position performs advanced (senior-level) contract administration work in support of the agency divisions contract needs to include developing and managing research and cooperative contracts with state of Texas agencies, institutions of higher education, other states, federal agencies, and non-profits.