Contract Administration Manager I

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS•Austin, TX

2d•$6,378 - $10,786•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. This position performs advanced contract administration work and assists with daily operational oversight of the Mental Health Contracts Management Area, which manages a book of business that includes 500+ contracts valued at over $1.2 billion per state fiscal year. The Contract Administration Manager I reports to the Director of the Mental Health Contract Management Area, Contract Development Team.

Requirements

Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) or secure CTCM within 12 months
Minimum of three years of direct experience developing or managing contracts for a governmental entity.

Nice To Haves

Five years of direct experience developing or managing contracts for a governmental entity preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists with developing short- and long-term goals and strategies designed to strengthen contract management and administration functions with internal and external stakeholders and works internally and externally to develop and manage unit procurements and contracts.
Engages, provides direction, and provides technical guidance to team members to promote the development and growth of future leadership staff. May assign and supervise the work of others. If supervision is required, the position is responsible for hiring/selecting, assigning work, completing performance evaluations, recommending personnel disciplinary actions, approving leave, and managing and developing staff through performance data review, consultation, training, and performance appraisal.
Provides input on or develops standardized contract management/administration protocols, metrics, compliance guides, handbooks, or tools. Oversees development of contract monitoring tools and statewide mental health contract monitoring activities.
Monitors contractor compliance with established regulations and standards and is the principal contract liaison between agency management, contractors, and other internal and external stakeholders.
Performs other duties as assigned, which may include, but are not limited to, reviewing and analyzing legislation related to procurement or contract management, serving as subject matter expert in assigned workgroups, and actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or continuity of operations activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.