Salary: $85,896.20 - $128,844.30 Annually
Location : 100 W HOUSTON ST, SAN ANTONIO, 78205, TX
Job Type: 4A Full-Time
Job Number:Department: ITSD
Opening Date: 08/07/2026
Closing Date: 9/7/2026 11:59 PM Central
Grant Funded: No
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Summary 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 LocationCity Tower - 100 W. Houston, San Antonio, TX 78205
Work Hours7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Essential Job Functions - 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.
Job Requirements - Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in contract management and compliance, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications- Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in auditing, accounting and/or related fields.
- Contracting or related analytical business experience.
- Experience with SAP Systems.
Applicant Information- Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
- Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
- Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
- If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - 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.
Benefits InformationThe City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.
For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:
Note: - Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
- Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.
