Sheryl Allen

Contract Specialist @Texas Department of Transportation

Austin, TX, US

Perform highly advanced contract management work. Responsible for developing and evaluating a broad range of contracts. Develop contracts by identifying provider resources, services to be rendered, evaluation information, and negotiating contract specifications. Review contracts for compliance with local and federal regulations. Responsible for the coordination and facilitation of procurement related meetings such as kick-off and pre-proposal meetings, post-awardconferences, team briefings, and evaluation scorings. Review and conduct the needs assessment process to ensure requirements are complete and justified.Monitors contract performance by examining billings, fiscal data, and eligibility determinations for compliance with terms of contract and policies and recommends cancellation of contracts when deviations occur. Monitors legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to contracting. Negotiates contract renewals, and amendments. Coordinates the risk assessment process for contract monitoring and planning. Evaluates and reviews expenditure data and makesprojections to ensure appropriate use of funds. Reviews specifications that have been prepared for bids. Provides guidance regarding contract administration, policies, and procedures. Resolves audit exceptions by defining causes of errors and recommending appropriate dispositions. Average contracts are over several million dollars. Prepare monthly metrics dashboard for Administration. Monitor and update division website.

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