JESUS HERNANDEZ
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Detail‑driven Contract Specialist (Level 3) experienced in drafting, reviewing, and administering complex agreements. Brings advanced research skills, compliance expertise, and a strong command of contract law fundamentals. Recognized for improving process efficiency, identifying risk exposures, and supporting high‑value negotiations with clarity and accuracy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Specialist III
Texas Department of Transportation
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered presentations to local, state, and federal stakeholders, enhancing agency visibility and strengthening communication channels.
- Conducted comprehensive research on statutes, policies, and historical contracts to support informed decision-making and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Developed Advanced Funding Agreements in collaboration with local governments and interagency partners, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
- Audited invoices and contract documents for accuracy and compliance, reducing processing errors and ensuring adherence to state contracting rules.
- Partnered with legal counsel and leadership to analyze contract issues and provide recommendations on compliance and regulatory matters.
- Conducted audits of proposals and contracts, identifying compliance gaps and recommending corrective actions to mitigate risk.
- Managed detailed contract data, reports, and records, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and compliance with documentation standards.
- Prepared bid proposals by researching specifications, drafting requirements, and coordinating the bidding process, including pre-construction conferences.
- Drafted professional correspondence tailored to diverse audiences, ensuring clarity and alignment with agency standards.
- Safeguarded confidential and sensitive contract records in accordance with state privacy and security requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ02-2021
Skills
- Administrative support and customer service
- AvidXchange
- Concur Travel
- Constant Contact
- Contract management and compliance
- Contract proposals
- Data entry, filing, and document archiving
- Legal compliance
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- OnBase
- Organizational and time-management abilities
- PeopleSoft
- Quality assurance
- Report analysis and data accuracy review
- Research and analysis
- Schedule coordination and adaptability
- STIP Portal
- Tableau
- TxDOT CONNECT
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Contract Specialist III
Texas Department of Transportation
08.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
Grand Canyon University