Texas Health and Human Services · 1 day ago
Contract Specialist V
Austin, TX
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$5,425.33/mo - $8,886.16/mo
5+ years expTexas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking a Contract Specialist V to join their team, committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of Texans. The role involves leading contract management activities, ensuring compliance, and providing guidance on contract administration policies and procedures.
Health Care
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provides advanced technical knowledge related to coordinating agency divisions pursuing a procurement or contract, including, but not limited to, Memoranda of Understanding, Interagency Cooperation Contracts, Intra-agency Transfers, Complex Procurements, Work Orders, and other procurement types for administrative or client services contracts
Leads and supports the agency in the completion of all agency-related Complex Procurement and Contracting Functions
Assists in and/or develops agency’s procurement or contract management related needs assessment, procurement methodology, determination of estimated contract value, timelines, risk assessments, required forms, executive memorandums, vendor’s communications, project expenditures to ensure appropriate use of funds
Performs timely and accurate enhanced and standard monitoring activities by coordinating validation with internal and external stakeholders’ compliance with terms of contract and policies
Develops procedures to ensure accountability and documentation related to performance measures and contract management
Other duties as assigned include, but are not limited to, actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for Legislative Sessions
Qualification
Required
A current and valid Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certification issued by the Texas Comptroller's Office is required
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college OR Four (4) years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
Experience: Minimum one (1) year of relevant experience in procurement, contract management, contract administration, procurement, or contract monitoring. This increases to five (5) years if substituting for a bachelor's degree
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Experience interpreting federal and state laws, policies, rules, and requirements in Health and Human Services programs
Knowledge of the principles and practices of contract administration and management
Knowledge of contract performance analyses and monitoring procedures
Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, policy, and procedures relevant to contracts
Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing
Knowledge of contracting, performance management, risk assessment and reporting
Knowledge of management theory and practice including process improvement, quality assurance, public information, and public administration
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
Skill in operating a personal computer, time management, and project management
Skills in effective oversight to include planning, development and implementation of systems and processes
Skills in operating personal computers and in using applicable software, including Microsoft products with emphasis on the use of Word, Excel, and Adobe
Strong ability to write and edit correspondence, memoranda/ reports, and performance requirements related to contracting
Strong ability to recommend applicable corrective actions and monitor / evaluate performance based on contracting knowledge and expertise
Strong ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships
Ability to lead or facilitate workgroups
Ability to lead projects to completion in a timely manner
Ability to manage and coordinate procurement activities and management of contracts
Ability to identify and analyze problems and propose effective solutions
Ability to interpret and analyze statutes
Ability to organize and present information effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to prepare administrative reports and special projects as assigned
Ability to interpret policies and develop effective operating procedures
Ability to analyze and solve problems, to make decisions affecting overall departmental operations, and comprehensively and accurately evaluates reports
Ability to provide leadership and control in a team environment, communicate issues and coordinate oversight across multiple cross-functional divisions, perform multiple tasks, assignments, and projects
Preferred
Experience with SCOR, Salesforce, and CAPPS Financial software
Benefits
100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
A defined benefit pension plan
Generous time off benefits
Numerous opportunities for career advancement
Company
Texas Health and Human Services
Texas Health and Human Services is an agency that focuses on improving health, safety and well-being.
10001+ employees
Funding
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