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Texas Health and Human Services · 9 hours ago

Minor Administrative Change (MAC) Lead

Austin, TX

Contract

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$4,263.16/mo - $6,779.25/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 Contract Specialist III (CSIII) - Minor Administrative Change (MAC) Lead performs advanced consultative services and technical assistance work to ensure contractor services meet contractual obligations and State expectations.

Health Care

No H1B

Responsibilities

Responsible for the Minor Administrative Change (MAC) process for Medicaid-CHIP contracts, which includes drafting, proofreading, and editing, identifying stakeholders, overseeing communication with internal and external stakeholders, and addressing legal issues with or changes to the final approval of the MACs. Participate in system and process improvements related to contract change processing. Responsible for tracking and maintaining the MACs Index spreadsheet and uploading relevant documents to SharePoint and the System of Contract Operations and Reporting (SCOR). (30%)

Develop and implement complex performance management plans for the Texas MMIS and MES contracts and others as assigned. Performance management plans, which include monitoring of KPM, as well as an approach to periodically reviewing other contract requirements and base contract provisions. Plans include a routine, on-site review of contractor performance. Updates plans routinely and in response to monitoring, audit, and other findings. Plans require input from other HHS Enterprise agency stakeholders and approval from the Performance Management unit Manager. (30%)

Responsible for creating and maintaining governance documents. Responsible for updating the annual Outreach presentation to all CACO stakeholders. Participate or facilitate in projects. (20%)

Serves as a coordinator and provides technical assistance for contract change execution or approval process in the CAPPS FIN and SCOR systems for CACO. Attend meetings and perform administrative duties such as updating contact lists. (10%)

Responsible for the maintenance of the Reference and Statement of Work (SOW) Guides for Medicaid contracts that contain all requirements and key performance measures updates from Amendments and MACs. (10%)

Qualification

Contract managementPerformance managementMedicaid/CHIP knowledgeProject managementCommunication skillsLeadership principlesPublic speakingManaging prioritiesStakeholder engagementTechnical assistanceEditing skillsLawsGovernance documentationSystem improvementsProblem-solving

Required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree

Three years of experience in at least one of the following: contract administration, quality assurance monitoring and review, and performance management

To maintain employment as a Contract Specialist III, this position requires the applicant to obtain specialized certification as a Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM). If not currently a CTCM, the selected candidate must obtain CTCM certification within 12 months of hire date unless otherwise approved by supervisor

Knowledge of Medicaid/CHIP

Knowledge of effective management principles

Knowledge in project management theories and practices applicable to mid-to-large-sized scope projects

Knowledge of project management theories, systems, and procedures used to evaluate contractors' and subcontractors' performance

Knowledge of contract management principles and guides

Knowledge of related state and federal laws, regulations, policies, rules, and requirements as they relate to Medicaid, contracts, and information technology

Knowledge of the Texas legislative process and public accountability systems

Knowledge of the principles of leadership and how to effectively interact with various leadership styles

Skill in communication and public speaking

Skill in managing multiple and competing priorities

Skill in identifying problems, evaluating alternatives, and implementing solutions