Contract Manager

Under administrative direction, is responsible for managing and implementing, contract initiation, monitoring and compliance activities, in accordance with the City's contracting policies and procedures. Working conditions are in an office environment. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Work Location
115 Plaza de Armas Suite 102 San Antonio, TX 78205

Work Schedule

• 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Monday - Friday
• Evenings & weekends may be required based on business needs

• Manages the Department of Arts & Culture’s Grants Management division, oversight of the grants program, and management of the contracts staff in the division.
• Leads team in implementation of Arts Funding Guidelines for Nonprofits & Artists via Open Call solicitations and contracting with artists and arts and cultural organizations to include contract compliance and technical assistance.
• Provides direction in implementing the practices and procedures established for contract initiation, monitoring, and compliance.
• Provides for oversight of initiation, monitoring, and compliance projects
• Directs and implements a comprehensive training program for contracting staff in the department or organization.
• Develops annual compliance work plans and objectives.
• Identifies need for and develops improvements to contracting programs, policies and procedures.
• Manages the development of various technological tools and systems related to contracting.
• Trains, evaluates, and supervises assigned employees.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years increasingly responsible experience in contract management and compliance, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Contracting or related analytical business experience.
• Experience with SAP Systems.

• Knowledge of best practices and strategies exercised in grantmaking in the arts
• Knowledge of grant writing, grant program administration, and grants management.
• Knowledge of contract management standards, planning, solicitation processes, contract monitoring and compliance practices.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, policies, procedures and regulations pertaining to contracts.
• Knowledge of personnel administration principles and practices.
• Knowledge of supervisory practices, procedures, and techniques.
• Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
• Ability to understand contract management data, documents, and reports.
• Ability to understand and interpret financial and cost accounting data.
• Ability to work independently and perform contract services projects from inception to completion.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, City Management and their staff, vendors and contract service providers, and the general public.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to perform all the intellectual and analytical requirements of the position, including decision-making.