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NEOGOV · 22 hours ago

Supervising Contracts Administrator - Health Care Agency

Ventura, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $104K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of Ventura County and is seeking a Supervising Contracts Administrator for their Health Care Agency. This role involves providing management expertise to the Contracts department, overseeing complex healthcare contracting functions, and serving as a primary advisor to Agency leadership.

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Responsibilities

Performs the drafting and execution of a wide variety of contract documents, including terms and conditions, for HCA equipment, supplies, and services, to ensure compliance with County polices, local, state, and federal statutes and guidelines, and governing regulatory bodies

Manages the contract life cycle end-to-end

Provides guidance and direction to staff and stakeholders regarding healthcare contracting requirements, timelines, and best practices

Consults with County administrators and legal counsel regarding the legal interpretation of laws and regulations related to procurement and/or contract terms and conditions

Researches, prepares, and edits reports and correspondence regarding technical contract issues, including preparing letters to be presented to the Board of Supervisors, and manages the workflow process through the final approval and execution of agreements

Oversees and coordinates contracting activities with other divisions, programs, outside agencies, and vendors

Represents the department in management, program, and personnel matters

Manages, plans, organizes, and directs complex activities for the department, and recommends enhancements to the decision support processes

Assists with and/or develops, reviews, and revises a wide variety of policies and procedures related to contract activities within HCA to ensure operational efficiency and cost effectiveness

Serves as a subject matter expert and advisor to department leadership on healthcare contracting strategy, compliance considerations, and risk mitigation

Performs other related duties as required

Qualification

Contract managementHealthcare contractingNegotiationMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical skillsLeadershipCommunication

Required

A bachelor's degree, in business administration, finance, or a related field AND Two (2) years of recent, paid professional-level experience negotiating, drafting, executing, and managing contracts for a wide variety of equipment and services, including some work experience in a health care setting managing contracts for products and services utilized in health care

OR Six (6) years of recent, paid professional-level experience negotiating, drafting, executing, and managing contracts for a wide variety of equipment and services, including some work experience in a health care setting managing contracts for products and services utilized in health care

Demonstrated professional experience drafting, negotiating, and managing healthcare contracts, including medical services, professional services, or provider agreements

Experience managing the full contract lifecycle, including contract initiation, negotiation, execution, amendments, renewals, and close-out

Experience working in a large organization managing the contract drafting and execution processes

Working knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of contract document drafting, management, compliance, and administration

The principles of research, analysis, and report writing

Knowledge of federal, state, and local, laws, rules, regulations, policies, processes, and trends pertinent to contracts within a health care setting

Healthcare contracting structures and compensation methodologies, including hourly, flat-fee, and not-to-exceed arrangements, and general familiarity with fair market value (FMV) considerations

Skill in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and contract management systems

Ability to research and draft contract documents; prepare documents for review and approval

Ability to manage the contracting processes and provide necessary and relevant information

Ability to actively listen to HCA stakeholders and think critically and creatively to ensure their contracting needs are met in a timely manner

Ability to exercise good judgment in making decisions

Ability to work well under pressure of multiple priorities and short deadlines

Ability to compile and analyze financial, narrative, and statistical information related to contracts management

Ability to demonstrate creativity and resourcefulness in proposing recommendations for improvement

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Ability to interpret, summarize and explain the implications of complex documents

Ability to prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive administrative and technical reports

Preferred

Public sector contract management experience

Experience preparing, coordinating, and routing contracts or agreements requiring approval by a governing body

Benefits

Bilingual Incentive - Incumbents may be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational needs and certification of skill.

Educational Incentive - Incumbents may also be eligible for an educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor’s degree, or 5% for completion of a graduate degree for educational attainments not specifically required by the position.

Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan.

Health Plans - Full-time employees are afforded a flexible credit allowance for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans.

Flexible Spending Accounts - Choice of participation in the Flexible Spending Accounts which increase spending power through reimbursement of pre-tax dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses.

Pension Plan - Both the County and employees contribute to the County's Retirement Plan and to Social Security. If eligible, reciprocity may be established with other public retirement systems, such as PERS.

Holidays - 13 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.