Texas Health and Human Services · 9 hours ago
Director of Program Services
Austin, TX
Contract
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$10,383.83/mo - $13,051/mo
3+ years expTexas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is dedicated to creating a positive impact in the lives of Texans. The Director of Program Services will provide strategic operations and planning guidance for the WIC Program Services area, overseeing grant and contract management, policy development, and compliance analysis.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Manages and develops staff in contract management
Develops and implements techniques for evaluating grant and contract activities and/or associated functions within the division, including preparing management reports
Develops and establishes goals and objectives
Develops contract initiation, execution, management and monitoring policies, procedures, and guidelines; and implements and monitors compliance for these including all applicable HHSC policies
Oversees and approves the planning and development of procurement and monitoring plans for each fiscal year for WIC contracts housed within Program Services
Maintains proactive and professional communication with all internal and external stakeholders
Utilizes advanced communication skills to convey complex contract information to diverse audiences
Represents WIC in planning sessions, committees, and work groups
Leads the development of training to provide information and support to grantees and contractors
Ensures the program services contract team maintains accurate and up-to-date contract records in SCOR (contract system of record) and CAPPS Financial (financial system of record)
Ensures completion of thorough reviews of contract documentation in accordance with the contract management handbook
Develops and maintains record keeping and oversight procedures for WIC
Oversees team members ensuring the timely purchase of WIC administrative purchases, work orders, and other purchases associated with Administering the WIC program
Oversees the WIC purchase request process
Supports bill analysis during legislative sessions, supports WIC strategic planning efforts and alignment with identified goals
Supports projects or initiatives requiring cross-area coordination within WIC
Serves as the lead area for coordinating responses to all contract-related internal audits and singles audits
May serve as a lead area for management evaluations conducted by federal funders
Qualification
Required
Three years of experience in Grant Contract Management is required
Three years of experience training and providing technical assistance to grantees/subreceipents is required
One year of experience management/oversight of requisition entry
Two years of experience managing staff
Requires current or within 6 months of hire specialized certification as a Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM)
Knowledge of State procurement and contract laws including the State of Texas Procurement and Contract Guide
Knowledge of program planning and implementation
Knowledge of acceptable communication standards, tools, and methods
Knowledge of local, state and federal statutes and regulations relating to federal grant programs
Skill in developing contracts, in problem resolution, and in the use of applicable software including MS Word and Excel
Skill in developing procedures, templates and processes
Skill in providing customer service excellence
Skill in communication, both written and verbal, including public speaking
Skill in strategic planning, financial and contract management, and project management
Ability to interpret technical reports, data trends, and contract language
Ability to interpret statutes, state, and federal rules and regulations
Ability to develop solutions to problems
Ability to direct, assign, and evaluate the work of contract staff
Ability to establish effective working relationships with individuals at all levels of an organization
Preferred
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in government, business/public administration, or a related field is generally preferred
Experience with bill analysis is preferred
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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