Contract Specialist I - IV

Position Information

Join the Littlefield Area Office and help build the future of transportation in West Texas. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Contract Specialist to become part of a team dedicated to delivering transportation projects that improve safety, mobility, and quality of life for the traveling public. In this role, you will oversee and manage critical project documentation, coordinate with contractors and TxDOT personnel, and help ensure that projects meet all contractual and regulatory requirements. Every day offers opportunities to solve problems, collaborate with professionals across the industry, and contribute to projects that have a lasting impact on our communities. If you thrive in a team-oriented environment, enjoy taking on challenges, and are committed to excellence, we invite you to explore a career with the Littlefield Area Office.

Minimum Salary

40,918.00

Maximum Salary

93,138.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Locations

Littlefield-Lamb Co Ae/Maint

1600 W DELANO

Littlefield 79339

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 Location Flexibility: Onsite

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Position Description

Performs contract duties to include developing, analyzing, evaluating, reviewing, processing, ensuring applicable compliance, inspecting, implementing and/or monitoring contracts. Work requires extensive contact with division and district personnel. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

Contract Specialist I

• Assists in developing, writing or revising contracts, amendments, procedures, forms, related documents and provisions.
• Audits payment invoices for completeness, accuracy and compliance with terms of contract and governmental contracting rules, regulations and procedures.
• Ensures contracts are payable and meet all legal requirements.
• Maintains, updates and compiles detailed data, reports, summaries, files, records, logs, statistics or specific contracts including procurement documents and revisions; writes routine and unique correspondence.
• Meets with project managers to identify objectives, needs and issues concerning project contracts.
• Reviews contracts, amendments, subcontracts, procurement documents, change orders, work orders, supplemental agreements, time extensions, acceptance testing and consultant qualifications.
• Reviews, interprets and clarifies statutes, regulations, standard policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Department and governmental regulations.
• Sets up expenditure authorizations.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Contract Specialist II (In addition to the duties listed above for level I)

• Develops, writes, revises, or prepares contracts, amendments, procedures, forms, related documents and provisions, financial/statistical graphs and/or reports.
• Reviews compliance of minority participation goals in consultant contracts.

Contract Specialist III (In addition to the duties listed above for level I, & II)

• Serves as a project leader.
• Audits payment invoices for completeness, accuracy and compliance with terms of contract and governmental contracting rules, regulations and procedures.
• Composes and transmits conditional award notices.
• Meets with project managers to identify objectives, needs and issues concerning project contracts.
• Prepares certified documents in response to subpoenas, court and open records requests.

Contract Specialist IV (In addition to the duties listed above for level I, II & III)

• Acts as a consultant and provides technical assistance to plan, develop, implement, and monitor effective programs; researches and makes recommendations concerning contract administration systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

Level I: 1 year in contract administration, administrative support, bookkeeping or accounting. Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Level II: 2 YEARS Contract administration, administrative support, bookkeeping or accounting (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)

Level III: 3 YEARS in contract administration, administrative support, bookkeeping or accounting. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)

Level IV: 4 YEARS in contract administration, administrative support, bookkeeping or accounting. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

• Applicable computer operating systems and relevant applications
• Contract administration/management systems
• Contract record-keeping
• Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information
• Maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
• Preparing correspondence/documents using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; proofreading and reviewing documents for clarity and consistency
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Monitoring contracts and procedures
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

Job

General Servs/Contracts/Purch

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Aug 28, 2026, 9:50:44 PM

Unposting Date

Sep 15, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

State Job Title/s: Contract Specialist I, II, III, IV State Job Code/s: 1976, 1980, 1982, 1984

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

Applicant Information

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information