Contracts Specialist I (Procurement)

Location: Prairie View, Texas, United States

Company

Research Compliance Office at the Texas A&M University System, supporting procurement and contract administration for Prairie View A&M University.

What you will do

• Review and analyze university contracts and coordinate timely execution with the Procurement Office.
• Process departmental requisitions and perform daily contract office activities.
• Coordinate contract review with the Office of General Counsel when required.
• Track contracts from origination through full execution, including purchasing activities.
• Upload and maintain completed contract files and perform document retention tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• No prior experience is required.
• Knowledge of OMB Circulars and state and federal contract and grant regulations.
• Technical writing and editing skills, including contractual language and procedures.
• Ability to multitask, collaborate effectively, and communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Employment is based in Prairie View, Texas.

Nice to have

• Two years of experience in procurement or compliance programs and activities.
• Four years of related experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree under the stated equivalency requirements.

Culture & Benefits

• Staff position within a university procurement and contract administration department.
• Work follows Prairie View A&M University, Texas A&M University System, and state guidelines.
• Employment is contingent on credential verification and completion of a criminal history investigation.
• The position is security-sensitive.

Hiring process

• Submit a resume or curriculum vitae and a cover letter through the PVAMU career site by September 17, 2026.
• Applicants must complete the institution’s required background and credential verification processes.