Senior Contract Administrator

Senior Contract Administrator

Salary

$3,060.00 - $3,833.88 Biweekly

Location

8000 N. Stadium

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

39064

Department

Houston Health Department

Opening Date

06/29/2026

Closing Date

7/5/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications Accepted from: Department Only

Division: Office of Operational Support

Location: 8000 N Stadium

Workdays & Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-5pm*

Subject to Change*

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Senior Contract Administrator is responsible for ensuring that all required supporting documentation is complete, accurate, and aligned with program requests. This role oversees executed grant agreements and manages the submission of contract requests to the Strategic Procurement Division, while also tracking the status of executed contracts.

Additional responsibilities include maintaining current and accurate records and ensuring compliance with contract terms. The position interprets contract documents, assists in resolving disputed issues, and collaborates with finance teams and other City departments to address agreement-related concerns.

The Senior Contract Administrator researches contract matters, prepares documentation related to agreements and practices, and drafts correspondence to internal and external stakeholders. The role also assists in reviewing bids and process specifications, test documents, progress reports, and other required exhibits.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position is physically comfortable, the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelors degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Government, or a closely related field.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Four years of contract compliance experience are required.

Professional experience related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None

PREFERENCES

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview, department may administer a skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: No

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if candidate is promoted into this position, he/she must pass an assigned drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION GENERAL FUNDED POSITION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidates qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade: 27

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-4882.

If you need special services or accommodations, 832-393-4882 (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes
• No

02

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associates Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Government, or closely related field.
• Bachelors Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Government, or closely related field.
• Masters Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Government, or closely related field.
• None of the above

03

How many years of experience in contract compliance do you possess?

• Less than 4 years
• 4 years but less than 5 years
• 5 years but less than 6 years
• 6 years but less than 7 years
• 7 years but less than 8 years
• 8+ years
• I have no experience

04

What is your level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel?

• BASIC: Open files and use page setup, enter, correct, and save data, use the menu commands, format cells, rows, and columns, understand navigation and movement techniques, use simple arithmetic functions in the formulas, access help, modify a database and insert data from another application, print worksheets and workbooks
• INTERMEDIATE: Create, modify, and format charts, use graphic objects to enhance worksheets and charts, filter data and manage a filtered list, perform multiple-level sorting, use sorting options, and design considerations, use mathematical, logical, statistical, and financial functions, group and dissociate data and perform interactive analysis, create and modify some Macro commands.
• ADVANCED: Customize the work area, use advanced functions (Names, VLOOKUP, IF, IS), work with Pivot Tables, use spreadsheet Web components, manage Macro commands: concepts, planning, operations, execution, modification, interruption, use personalized toolbars, perform some programming in VBA
• I dont have any experience using Microsoft Excel

05

Do you have a current valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you a current City of Houston employee and working at Houston Health Department?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience validating data accuracy and ensuring data integrity?

• Yes, I've been solely responsible for data validation and integrity checks
• Yes, I've contributed to data validation as part of a team
• No, but I have experience with data management tasks and am eager to learn
• No, I have limited experience with data validation.

08

What is your level of expertise in contract development?

• No Experience
• 1-3 years
• 4-6 years
• More than 6 years

09

Are you able to independently manage multiple technical tasks or deadlines with minimal supervision? If yes, please describe how you approach prioritizing tasks, managing deadlines, and staying organized to ensure successful completion. If no, write NA.Enter complete certification name (No acronyms)?

Required Question

Employer City of Houston

Address 901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002

Website https://www.houstontx.gov/