IT Acquisitions Manager (Austin)

Description WHO WE ARE: 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. 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 based at 1411 Brazos Street, Austin in the Information Technology Division. TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, now or in the future, for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals currently on H-1B, F-1 (OPT/CPT), or H-4 visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas. WHO YOU ARE: TWC is seeking a strategic IT Acquisitions Manager to lead a team and oversee a portfolio of highly complex technology contracts and procurements. The ideal candidate is a leader capable of managing both people and processes in a dynamic environment. You possess the ability to mentor staff, drive operational excellence, and serve as a key liaison between IT, Purchasing and Contract Services, and Office of General Counsel, as well as internal and external business customers. You are a professional communicator who balances technical requirements with business objectives to ensure the successful delivery of IT solutions. WHAT YOU WILL DO: The IT Acquisitions Manager (Manager V) is selected by and accountable to the IT Acquisitions Director with the approval of the Deputy Chief Information Officer, Infrastructure Services and Chief Information Officer. Performs highly advanced (senior-level) managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of the IT Contracts team. Work involves establishing goals and objectives; developing guidelines, procedures, and policies, developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; coordinating and evaluating business function, division, or department activities; developing and evaluating budget requests; and monitoring budget expenditures. Supervises the work of others. Work is performed under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Key Responsibilities Include: Directing the development and procurement strategy for a broad range of technology-related goods and services, including Major Information Resources Projects (MIRP). Managing the full lifecycle of technology contracts (initiation through close-out). You will ensure your team maintains rigorous standards for deliverables, performance, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Driving the implementation of new technology solutions by coordinating with internal Project Managers, stakeholders, and external vendors. You will exercise high-level independent judgment to mitigate risks and ensure high-quality outcomes across the entire IT contract portfolio. YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO: Team Leadership & Development: Lead a team of contract professionals, providing guidance on complex procurement and contract management matters, conducting performance evaluations, and fostering professional growth. Manage workload distribution across the team to ensure all IT solicitations and contracts are handled efficiently and meet agency deadlines. Identify and implement continuous improvements to contract management workflows, templates, and best practices. Contract Development Oversight: Oversee advanced contract development within the IT division, ensuring the team effectively utilizes Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contracts, Shared Technology Services (STS), Telecom Programs, and Open Market procurements. Review and approve comprehensive solicitation documents (Invitation for Bids, Request for Offers, Statements of Work), ensuring they contain robust business, technical, reporting, and performance requirements. Lead or provide overs…

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