Project Lead 3

Summary

Join our team as a Project Lead 3 and oversee the operations and activities of monitoring contract and grant performance, including developing and tracking key metrics. You will be responsible for developing, reviewing, and approving internal contract and grant deliverables, coordinating communications, providing status updates, and serving as the principal project lead and contract liaison. The role involves overseeing the contract management/monitoring process, examining scope, billing, fiscal data, and eligibility for compliance. You will also develop, prepare, and track budget and LAR documents for various projects. This is a 12-month, 100% remote position.

Requirements

• Possess knowledge of government regulations, laws and software licensing practices
• Operationally manage a portfolio of customer expenditure on a day-to-day basis in line with the overall strategy
• Deliver efficiencies and service improvements, leading on continuous improvement initiatives
• Possess knowledge of DCS contract practices
• Have experience with DCS contract budgeting and forecasting
• Have experience with LAR preparation & forecasting
• Have experience in planning, coordination, requirements gathering, business analysis, specifications development, reporting
• 8 or more years of experience

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operations and activities of monitoring contract and grant performance, including developing and tracking key metrics
• Develop, review and approve of internal contract and grant deliverables
• Coordinate contract and grant communications including scheduling and conducting meetings
• Provide contract and grant status
• Serve as principal project lead and contract liaison between agency management and other customers and collaborating with other Vendors involved in the contract management process
• Oversee the contract management/monitoring process which includes tasks such as examining scope, billing, fiscal data and eligibility determinations for compliance with contract and grant terms and departmental policies; coordinating and participating in vendor discussions/negotiations; processing of contract and grant documents to ensure understanding and authorizations of contract and grant requirements; and, investigating and resolving discrepancies, complaints, and disputes by negotiating settlement agreements
• Develop, prepare and track budget and LAR documents for various projects

Preferred Qualifications

Have prior experience with TEA DCS Contract