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Texas Health and Human Services · 17 hours ago

FSS Contract Specialist IV

Austin, TX

Contract

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$4,801.16/mo - $5,250/mo

3+ years exp

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. The FSS Contract Specialist IV will manage Family Support Services contracts, ensuring fiscal accountability and compliance while interacting with various stakeholders.

Health Care

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manages and develops solicitations, including Invitations for Bids, Requests for Applications, and Requests for Proposals, by identifying provider resources, defining services, evaluating bidder information, and negotiating contract specifications

Coordinates and facilitates procurement-related meetings such as kick-offs, pre-proposal meetings, post-award conferences, team briefings, evaluation scoring, and new grantee orientations using division-specific tools

Executes contracts, renewals, and amendments by reviewing documents and securing necessary approvals from grantees and contractors. Recommends changes to solicitation and contract documents and provides input on grant or contract modifications for FSS programs

Oversees and resolves procurement and contract compliance issues, monitors legal and regulatory requirements for FSS contracting, and manages complex grants and contracts by tracking billings, fiscal data, and eligibility determinations

Administers billing and eligibility processes, projects expenditures to ensure the effective use of funds, and monitors ongoing contract performance to maximize appropriated and federal dollars for prevention services

Qualification

CTCM CertificationCTCD CertificationContract ManagementProcurement CoordinationBudget ManagementAnalytical SkillsPolicy ResearchAttention to DetailEffective CommunicationOrganizational Skills

Required

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in accounting, finance, contracts, business, or a related field

CTCM (Certified Texas Contract Manager) and CTCD (Certified Texas Contract Developer) required within one year of employment

Knowledge of state procurement and contract management requirements, policies and procedures for contract management, regulations, and best practices

Knowledge of negotiating contracts

Knowledge of business administration and accounting principles and practices

Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to FSS contracting

Knowledge of managing and monitoring contracts and budgets in a social service environment

Skill in attention to details, effective verbal, and written communication

Skill in use of a computer and applicable software

Ability to evaluate contracts and recommend future status

Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulation

Ability to evaluate fiscal data for reasonableness, allowability, necessity, and conformity with contract requirements

Ability to analyze complex information effectively and quickly and to summarize results in a written report to ensure conformity with contract requirements and regulations

Ability to organize, prioritize and complete multiple tasks to meet Agency and Division policies, procedures, relevant regulations, and deadlines

Ability to research policy and procedure and apply it to contract management work activities and duties