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Texas Health and Human Services · 20 hours ago

Contract Specialist V

Austin, TX

Contract

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$5,425.33/mo - $7,416.66/mo

4+ 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 V will perform advanced purchasing and procurement work, coordinating and preparing specifications for purchasing services and procurement documents within the Construction Team of the Procurement and Contracting Services Division.

Health Care

No H1B

Responsibilities

Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and completes other duties as assigned

Develop, review and track solicitation and contract documents, including developing and refining statements of work, and ensuring applicable compliance throughout the procurement cycle. Ensures agency procurements are conducted in compliance with state purchasing laws and Human Services Commission (HHSC) policies and procedures. (30%)

Coordinate the development and implementation of solicitation timelines, working closely with program staff to ensure timelines are reasonable and best support the agency's strategic priorities. Revise timelines as necessary during solicitation development and communicate any changes to program staff. (25%)

Monitor correspondence, issues, and action items to facilitate timely responses and resolution of issues, including processing Open Records requests. Able to provide efficient and timely customer service. Able to communicate both verbally and in written format with customers, management, and external parties including vendors. (20%)

Serves as a Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) representative at meetings related to anticipated or in-flight procurements. (10%)

Maintains procurement files in compliance with State of Texas purchasing laws, record and retention laws, and HHSC and PCS policies and procedures. Assists in the development of procedures and construction team guidelines as appropriate. (10%)

Performs other duties as assigned including participate and/or serve in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. (5%)

Qualification

Certified Texas Contract DeveloperProcurement methodsState purchasing lawsCustomer serviceAttention to detailProblem solvingTeamworkTime management

Required

Must have Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) within six (6) months of hire

Four (4) years progressive experience in procurement, preferably in construction and/or facility maintenance

A minimum of two (2) years progressive experience with procurement methods such as Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Qualifications (RFQ) or Invitation for Bids (IFB)

Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing state purchasing

Knowledge of purchasing and procurement methods and procedures

Knowledge of state of Texas procurement principles and practices

Skill in the use of computer and applicable software

Skill in problem solving, including asking appropriate questions and identifying resources to obtain necessary information

Skill in attention to detail

Skill in providing good customer service

Ability to logically assemble and evaluate information

Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Ability to train others

Ability to prioritize and schedule

Ability to manage multiple tasks and issues simultaneously