Contract Specialist II (Procurement and Compliance)

Location: Prairie View, Texas, United States

Company

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

What you will do

• Review university contracts, coordinate with Procurement Services and the Office of General Counsel when required, and support timely execution.
• Process purchase requisitions and follow contracts from origination through execution, monitoring, and close-out.
• Prepare bid and proposal documents and manage RFP processes, including evaluation, analysis, modification, negotiation, and contract completion.
• Maintain contract databases, completed contract files, status reports, and document-retention records.
• Act as a liaison with university departments, vendors, compliance operations, and internal and external audit activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least two years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, business, financial reporting, or financial systems.
• Knowledge of OMB Circulars and state and federal contract and grant regulations.
• Technical writing and editing skills involving contractual language and procedures.
• Ability to multitask, collaborate effectively, and communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Employment is subject to a criminal history investigation and verification of credentials.

Nice to have

• Five years of related experience in compliance programs or activities.
• Contracts or procurement certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Staff position within a university procurement and contract administration department.
• Work is governed by Prairie View A&M University, Texas A&M University System, and state guidelines.
• Texas A&M University will not pay the $100,000 fee associated with certain new H-1B petitions.
• A Texas moratorium on new H-1B filings may affect the ability to employ candidates who require future employment visa sponsorship.

Hiring process

• Submit a resume or CV and cover letter through the PVAMU career site by November 14, 2026.
• Employment is contingent on completion of the institution’s background and credential checks.