Who We Are: The Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide, and many of our positions are suitable for teleworking. We're a Family-Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is located at 1117 Trinity Austin, TX.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

Who You Are: An experienced manager with in-depth knowledge of Texas government procurement and contract management requirements, who is adept at policy development and implementation.

What you Will Do: As a Deputy Director (Director I) you will perform advanced (senior-level) managerial work, providing direction and guidance in the strategic operations and planning of the Procurement and Contract Services Department of the Business Operations Division. This position acts as an assistant to the top procurement leader for the agency and works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

You Will be Trusted To: -Assist in activities for the agency in procurement, and grant administration. -Assist in the development, implementation, and (re-)evaluation of strategic plans, goals, objectives, standards, and metrics. -Assist in the development, review, and approval of budgets for the department and its sections. -Help to ensure that data is accurately collected and reported internally and externally. -Help to identify the need for new and revised departmental policies, procedures, and processes. -Help to monitor and ensure compliance with policies and laws. -Use process improvement to perform with better quality, timeliness, and efficiency continuously. -Assist in providing consultation, direction, guidance, and assistance to internal and external stakeholders. -Represent the agency at meetings, legislative sessions, conferences, and seminars. -Assist in reviewing and act on results of investigations, internal audits, studies, and similar resources. -Help to plan, assign, and supervise the work of others. -Occasional travel to professional conferences/training. -Perform related work as assigned.

You Qualify With: - Five years of full-time experience in the oversight and direction of an agency program; or in strategic planning and policy development and implementation, two years of which must have been in an administrative management or supervisory capacity. - Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.

You Are a Great Fit With: -Certification as a Certified Texas Contract Developer. -Certification as a Certified Texas Contract Manager. -Three years of work experience in Texas state government related to purchasing and contracting, including work in the development of requests for proposals, requests for offers, and other competitive solicitation instruments. -Two or more years of work experience related to grants, including work in the development of requests for applications, requests for proposals, and other competitive grant solicitation instruments. -Two years of work experience supervising others at a state agency.

You Gain: - A Family Friendly Certified Workplace. - Competitive salary: $9,583.34/month - Defined Retirement Benefit Plan - Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts - Medical Insurance - Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave - This position may be eligible for partial teleworking. - Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-B nefits.

VETERANS: Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf

HOW TO APPLY: To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.