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County of Ventura · 1 week ago

Director - HCA Contract Administration

Ventura, CA

Contract

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$163K/yr - $240K/yr

3+ years exp

The County of Ventura is seeking a Director for HCA Contract Administration. The role involves managing the Agency's contracting department, ensuring compliance with various regulations, and advising stakeholders on contract execution methods.

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Responsibilities

Manages the Agency's contracting department responsible for drafting (which may include negotiating) and execution of contracts and contracting documents for equipment, supplies and services

Ensures compliance with County polices, local, state and federal statutes and guidelines, and governing regulatory bodies

Researches and compiles relevant information and applies that knowledge to appropriately execute contract documents

Advises operations and other Agency stakeholders in determining the best methods for contract execution

Recommends operating policies and procedures to meet Agency goals and objectives related to Agency contract activities

Attends meetings of the Board of Supervisors and its committees as assigned

Participates in Agency performance, compliance, and quality improvement efforts

Works directly with other County departments and agencies and represents the Agency's interests at the local, state, and federal levels; and

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Contract negotiationContract managementContract law knowledgeHealth care contractingLeadership skillsAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Any combination of education and/or experience that would equal a bachelor's degree in health or business administration, or related field and increasingly responsible experience drafting and managing contracts

Candidates should demonstrate prior experience working in a large organization where they managed the contract drafting and execution processes

Bachelor's degree, preferably in health or business administration, finance, or a related field and three (3) to five (5) years of recent, paid professional-level experience negotiating, drafting, executing, and managing contracts in a large organization

Seven (7) years of recent, paid professional-level experience negotiating, drafting, executing, and managing contracts in a large organization

Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid California driver license

Completion of and passing a thorough background investigation, which may include a CA DOJ and FBI Live Scan

Preferred

Possession of a juris doctorate

Experience managing contracts for products and services utilized in health care

Public sector contract management experience

Benefits

EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE: may be eligible for 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5%, based on completion of an associate, bachelor's, or master's degree from an accredited institution not required for the position.

RETIREMENT/SOCIAL SECURITY: Defined retirement benefits vest after 5 years of service. The County and you also each contribute to Social Security.

HEALTH PLANS: Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents. A flexible credit allowance of up to $26,626 annually.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS: Increase your spending power by reimbursing you with pre-taxed dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses.

EXECUTIVE ANNUAL LEAVE: 248 hours earned per year, increasing to 288 hours after 5 years of service, to 328 hours after 10 years of service, and to 368 hours after 15 years of service.

ANNUAL LEAVE REDEMPTION: The ability to “cash in” or redeem up to 100 hours of Annual Leave per year after using 80 hours of annual leave within the previous 12 months.

HOLIDAYS: 13 paid days per year, including 1 floating holiday to use at your discretion.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: You may elect to contribute to one or both of the County's deferred compensation plans (established under Internal Revenue Code sections 401(k) and 457). If you participate in the County sponsored 401(k) plan, the County will match a part of your contribution up to 3% of your salary, on a per pay period basis. Following five (5) years of continuous County service, an additional 2% non-elective contribution will be made to the 401(k) plan.

Other benefits include: Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, County paid Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Benefit Reimbursement Program, a Wellness Program, and a WorkLife Program that includes child care and elder care referrals.