Contract Administrator

Contract Administrator

Pay Grade: 918

Location: Central Office

Vacancy Announcement

Nature Of The Work

Office Environment WC 8810

Brief Description

The purpose of this position is to provide contract administration and management for the Brazos River Authority (BRA). This is accomplished by overseeing administration of contracts in accordance with company policies and legal requirements; managing and overseeing the contract management database, which contains all contract related information; maintaining all relevant documents for each contract which includes, at a minimum, a copy of original contract, correspondence, changes/deviations, amendments, and/or work orders; reviewing real property documents for form and content; reviewing contracts to ensure they are complete, correct and consistent; proof reading and editing to correct spelling, grammar, punctuation errors and properly formatting contracts; ensuring contract execution in accordance with company policy; maintaining a record of all open contracts, leases and expiration and renewal dates; preparing and disseminating information to appropriate employees regarding contract status; generating contract-related correspondence; seeking appropriate approval to renew expiring contracts and preparing documentation for renewal extension, route for approval, and execution. Other responsibilities include: managing travel arrangements and preparing travel authorization and reconciliation forms; tracking budget expenditures and maintaining budget information; managing purchase card processes; facilitating all contract renewal, expiration, performance, and other activity tracking processes coordinated through the contract management database; ensuring the accuracy of all information maintained and managed in the contract management database; and any other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• A minimum four years experience or an equivalent combination of education
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs such as Office, Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Preferred: Notary Public Commission

• High School Plus Vocational Training - Obtained with advanced study or training past high school.

Key Competencies

• Handling a large amount of work efficiently and effectively.
• Creating honest, trusting, and successful working relationships with others (inside and outside the organization) by consistently demonstrating competence and reliability in job performance, and representing what is best about the organization through demonstrated principles, actions, and communications...
• Working with and taking ownership of the activities of persons over whom the incumbent may have no direct authority; attention and energy are focused on bringing various activities together to meet timetable(s).
• Communicating in writing in a clear, concise and effective manner.
• Working with others to share expertise and achieve outcomes that benefit the organization; stepping in to fill necessary roles that others are unable or unwilling to do; demonstrating strong communication skills to others on the team through active listening, summarizing, facilitating and "bridge building"...
• Taking the initiative to consistently meet or exceed (external and internal) customer expectations and specifications...
• Effectively adapting to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and sudden or frequent changes in priority in order to accomplish objectives.
• Staying motivated even when faced with inevitable delays, setbacks, policy shifts and disappointment.
• Demonstrating self-motivation; effective performance is driven from within rather than being conditional on pressure from external factors (e.g. boss, peers, subordinates, deadlines, crises, etc.).

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $22.07 to $28.14 per hour. This is a non-exempt position.

POSTING DATE: July 17, 2025 Open until filled.

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, TCDRS Retirement, 457/401, Life Insurance, LTD, Wellness Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO, Holidays

BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY, EOE: The BRA was created by the Texas Legislature in 1929 and exists to develop, manage, and protect the water resources of the Brazos River Basin. Today, BRA's staff develops and distributes water supplies, provides water and wastewater treatment, monitors water quality, and pursues water conservation through public education programs. The BRA is looking for dedicated individuals who are team and customer-focused, perform their jobs ethically and with integrity, are adaptable and embrace diversity, seek innovative and creative ways to conduct business, have a desire to grow with a great organization, and are committed to the mission and goals of the BRA. If an offer of employment is extended, all applicants will be subject to a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening and the offer will be contingent on the results.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: All applicants, including employees, must submit an online Application for Employment by way of the Brazos River Authority Website at www.brazos.org.

The Brazos River Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Women & Minorities are Encouraged to Apply