Director II

Director II (DIR-A Procurements Director Organization: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES

Primary Location: Texas-AustinWork Locations: WP Clements W 15TH ST STE 1300 Austin 78701

Job: Management

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-timeStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00

State Job Code: 1621

Salary Admin Plan: B

Grade: 27

Salary (Pay Basis): 10, , Monthly)

Number of Openings: 1

Overtime Status: Exempt

Job Posting: Jan 9, 2026, 11:06:26 AM

Closing Date: Jan 23, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

DescriptionJob Posting:

Opened:

1/9/2026

Closes:

1/23/2026

Position Title:

Director II (DIR-A Procurements Director)

Class/Group:

1621/B27

Military Occupation Specialty Code:

N/A

Fair Labor Standards Act Status:

Exempt

Number of Vacancies:

1

Division/Section:

Chief Procurement Office / DIR-A Procurements

Salary Range:

$10,000- $10,841.25 / month

Duration:

Regular

Hours Worked Weekly:

40

Travel:

Occasional

Work Location:

300 W. 15th Street, #1300 / Austin, Texas 78701

Web site:

Refer Inquiries to:

People and Culture Office

Telephone:

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Selective Service Registration:

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Position DescriptionWhat We Do

We are a technology agency powered by people.

DIR offers secure, modern, and cost-effective technology to help government entities in Texas serve their constituents.

DIR is a fast-paced and collaborative environment with highly motivated, innovative, and engaged employees dedicated to achieving the best value for the state. We have over 325 professionals working at DIR who are honored to serve as the cornerstone of public sector technology in Texas. By joining DIR, you will be an integral part of transforming how Texas government serves Texans.

Position Summary

Performs advanced managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning. Work involves directing the DIR-A Procurements staff, and overseeing procurements and contracts for internal agency services, products, and equipment. Establishes strategic plans, goals, and objectives; develops policies; reviews guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations; establishes priorities, standards, and measurement tools for determining progress in meeting goals; coordinates and evaluates program activities and reviews and approves budgets. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. Ensures compliance with current procurement and contracting policies and regulations and ensures state procurement procedures are followed. Works under minimal direction of the Deputy Chief Procurement Officer with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

• Directs program activities for the DIR-A Procurement department; assigns, supervises, and evaluates the work of department staff; includes conducting timely performance evaluations. Coordinates major procurements and contract management on behalf of the Chief Procurement Office for internal agency services, products and equipment.
• Develops and implements techniques for evaluating program activities and identifies the need for change or improvement of program areas.
• Develops and establishes goals and objectives consistent with the agency's strategic plan. Reviews guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations; and monitors compliance. Ensures compliance with current procurement and contracting policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Plans, develops, and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; and directs evaluation activities.
• Represents the agency at business meetings, hearings, legislative sessions, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees.
• Reviews and approves management, productivity, and financial reports and studies. Reviews results of special investigations, internal audits, research studies, forecasts, and modeling exercises to provide direction and guidance.
• Reviews and analyzes legislation related to contracting.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

QualificationsEducation

• Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in business, information technology or a related field.
• Additional work-related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis (High-school diploma required.

Experience and Training Required

• Eight (8) years of experience in developing and implementing procurement/contract management-related processes, participating in, and developing solicitations, managing procurement projects, interacting with business units and legal counsel, and conducting vendor discussions; includes post-award contracting activities including monitoring vendor performance for contract compliance.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience leading, supervising or managing staff activities.
• Experience in the oversight and direction of statewide strategic information technology contracts.

Experience and Training Preferred

• In-depth experience in and knowledge of information technology contract management and negotiations and its application in the public sector
• Experience in IT contract development, evaluation, and management
• Experience in performing IT related complex contract negotiations.
• Experience in developing IT requests for proposals (RFPs)
• Experience in IT contract management/negotiations for all customer segments, e.g., state agencies, universities, counties, cities, and independent school districts
• Experience working in a for-profit or cost recovery operation.
• Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certification
• Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) certification

Certifications / Licenses

• Certification as a Certified Texas Procurement Manager (CTPM) must be obtained within one-year (1) of employment if not already certified, unless otherwise approved by supervisor.
• Certification as a Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) must be obtained within one-year (1) of employment if not already certified, unless otherwise approved by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of State of Texas procurement laws, regulations, rules, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to program areas; and of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
• Knowledge of negotiation strategies and techniques, of contract administration and cost monitoring for large scope or high-dollar contracts; of systems and procedures used to evaluate a third-party vendor's performance; and of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the administration of federal or state funds.
• Skill in establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support an overall business strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to work on concurrent tasks while effectively prioritizing and coordinating work assignments.
• Ability to direct and organize program activities; to establish program goals and objectives that support the strategic plan; to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions; to develop and evaluate policies and procedures; to prepare reports.
• Ability to effectively lead and manage a team; includes motivating team members, driving individual and team productivity, providing guidance and direction, setting clear expectations, having difficult conversations, and making difficult decisions.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions and handling confidential information.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others.
• Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts and devise solutions to procurement challenges.
• Ability to communicate effectively to individuals and groups; to make effective presentations in formal and informal settings.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cordial working relationships at all organizational levels, including agency management, direct supervisors, co-workers, internal and external customers.
• Ability to understand, follow and convey brief oral and/or written instructions.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to support and contribute to a cohesive team environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and exacting schedules to complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet required deadlines.
• Ability to comply with all agency policy and applicable laws.
• Ability to comply with all applicable safety rules, regulations, and standards.
• Ability to maintain the security and integrity of any critical infrastructure researched, worked on, or accessed for work purposes.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in the use of a computer and applicable software necessary to perform work assignments e.g., word processing, spreadsheets (Microsoft Office preferred).

Other Requirements

• Regular and punctual attendance at the workplace.
• Criminal background check.

Working Conditions

• Frequent use of computers, copiers, printers, and telephones.
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, listening, and talking.
• Frequent work under stress, as a team member, and in direct contact with others.
• Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, and climbing.