Contracts Administrator (Grant Funded)

City of Irving, TX

$67K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • Minimum of one year of experience in contract management.
  • Experience managing contracts funded by federal grants.
  • Knowledge of financial oversight and expenditure review processes.
  • Familiarity with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the administration of program contracts and agreements for federally funded initiatives.
  • Coordinate the implementation of the HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) program.
  • Monitor funded activities and projects to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
  • Review expenditures and provide financial oversight for funded programs.
  • Prepare necessary reports and documentation related to program compliance.

Benefits

  • Participation in grant-funded programs with stable funding anticipated through 2030.
  • Opportunity to engage in community development initiatives.
  • Collaboration with contractors, community partners, and city staff.
  • Work in a supportive environment focused on housing and economic development.
Full Job Description
Salary: $67,608.00 - $95,268.00 Annually
Location : City of Irving, TX
Job Type: Professional
Job Number:
Department: Community and Economic Development
Opening Date: 09/03/2026
Closing Date: 9/23/2026 5:00 PM Central

Job Posting
The City of Irving is seeking a Contracts Administrator to support federally funded housing and community development programs within the Community and Economic Development Department. This position serves as the lead administrator for program contracts and agreements, with primary responsibility for coordinating implementation of the City's HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) program and administering related federal funding. Duties include contract and program administration; monitoring funded activities and projects; reviewing expenditures and supporting financial oversight; preparing required reports and documentation; and ensuring compliance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requirements and other applicable federal regulations. The position works closely with contractors, community partners, City staff and other stakeholders and assists with additional Community and Economic Development programs as needed. This is a grant-funded position anticipated to continue through the HOME-ARP program implementation and closeout period, currently expected through at least December 31, 2030, subject to continued availability of grant funding and program needs. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field, and at least one year of related experience, including contract management experience, are required. A résumé must be submitted with a completed application.

PAY GRADE GG22 / FULL PAY RANGE $5,634 - $7,939 PER MONTH

Full Job Description
The full job description for this position and all other City of Irving job classifications are available online. to access the list of job titles.

Contract Management Experience A - Do you have any previous experience managing contracts funded by federal grants including Community Development Block Grants, Home Investment Partnership Grants, and/or Emergency Solutions Grants? If yes, please state which federal grants. If no, simply state "no".
02

Contract Management Experience B - Do you have any previous experience managing contracts that include specific financial and performance requirements? If yes, please state what kinds of grants? If no, simply state "no".
03

Municipal Experience A - Do you have previous experience working for a municipal or other governmental entity?
  • Yes, municipal
  • Yes, other governmental
  • No

04

Municipal Experience B - Is yes, please tell us how many years of experience with which employer(s) and in what role(s).
Required Question

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