Contract Administration Mgr I
About The Position
Under the direction of the Health and Human Services Commission Procurement and Contracting Services Director of Grants, performs highly advanced consultative work developing grants solicitations; promoting compliant policies, procedures, forms and reports; overseeing the preparation and implementation of various grant-related documents and systems; and, interpreting laws and regulations. Works in conjunction with client programs and other agency stakeholders to develop and implement efficient and effective grant practices throughout the HHS system and may initiate and coordinate the approval process to finalize such practices. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.
Requirements
- Knowledge of and skill in implementing Federal and grant laws and regulations, including 2CFR200, the State of Texas Procurement and Contract Management Guide, and Texas Grant Management Standards.
- Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings; of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations; and of agency administrative rules and regulations.
- Skill in working on complex projects.
- Skill in legal research, writing, and analysis; in the use of a computer and applicable software; in using reasoning and logic; in identifying and solving complex problems; in prioritizing workloads; in mediation and negotiations; and in using judgment to identify courses of action.
- Skill in developing procedures, templates and processes.
- Skill in preparing and composing clear and concise reports, manuals, technical information and correspondence.
- Ability to interpret statutes, state, and federal rules and regulations.
- Ability to develop solutions to problems.
- 3 years’ experience with grant procurement practices, statutes, rules and regulations. Federal grants procurement and management strongly preferred. State of.
Nice To Haves
- Dual CTCD/CTCM certification preferred.
- Experience with both State and Federal grants preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serves as a dedicated Solicitation Lead for certain grant solicitations related to the Provider Finance Division/Rural Hospital Program funding received through Public Law 119‑21 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act).
- Develops, revises, and/or implements grant solicitation documents and timelines ensuring compliance with agency policies and procedures and applicable federal and state statutes and rules throughout the grant or procurement cycle.
- Participates in HHS System contracting and grant-related workgroups, committees and projects to include the Grants Management System (GMS). Communicates on a complex level to provide, exchange or verify information, answer inquiries, address issues and resolve problems related to division operations as well as grant management for HHS system staff.
- Coordinates and communicates, individually and collectively, with legal services, procurement and contracting staff, program area staff, and state and agencies to identify needs, resolve problems, and monitor and discuss effectiveness of grant solicitation documents.
- Reviews drafts of laws, rules, and regulations affecting agency operations; and bills or amendments for legislative consideration and assist with legislative implementation.
Benefits
- Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
