Contract Specialist IVSalary Group B22 $54,614- $88,703Performs contract duties to include developing, analyzing, evaluating, reviewing, processing, ensuring applicable compliance, inspecting, implementing, and/or monitoring contracts. Works under the PEPS Invoice Center Manager. Employees at this level establish their own work plans and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.Contract Specialist VSalary Group B24 $62,004 - $101,556Performs advanced contract duties in direct support of agency transportation-related programs, including developing, analyzing, evaluating, reviewing, processing, ensuring applicable compliance, inspecting, implementing, and/or monitoring contracts. Work requires extensive contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plans and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.Essential Duties:Assists in receiving payments, preparing deposit vouchers, and entering data in an automated information management system.Audits payment invoices for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with terms of contract and governmental contracting rules, regulations, and proceduresConducts audits, research contracts, and work authorizations for billing purposes.Ensures contracts are payable and meet all legal requirements.Provides administrative support including reviewing, processing, answering questions, providing assistance, and handling billing and payments.Reviews compliance of Provider Prompt Payment verificationReviews contracts, amendments, subcontracts, change orders, work orders, supplemental agreements, time extensions, acceptance testing, and consultant qualifications for billing purposes.Reviews, coordinates, and processes routine open records requests.Reviews, interprets, and clarifies statutes, regulations, standard policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with Department and governmental regulations.Serves on project, partnering, or continuous improvement teams.Sets up expenditure authorizations.Visits and inspects contractor work sites; travels/drives as required and follows prescribed safety requirements.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.Contract Specialist VAll of the above and:Develops and prepares highly complex contract amendments.May serve as a lead worker by serving as a resource for complex questions.Confers with legal staff and management on various legal matters; inspects and reviews contracts for compliance with certification requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.