Grants -Contract Administration Mgr I

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Austin, TX

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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 and promoting compliant policies, procedures, forms and reports as well as overseeing the preparation and implementation of various grant-related documents and interpreting laws and regulations. May work in conjunction with other agency area stakeholders including System Contracting, Compliance and Quality Control, Federal Funds Office, and other divisions on efficient and effective grant practices throughout the HHS system and may initiate and coordinate the approval process to finalize such practices. Assists the PCS Grant Specialists with the review of complex grant solicitation documents to ensure the scope of grant project clearly defines the foundation for the Request for Applications (RFA) Works under minimal supervision with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

Requirements

• Knowledge of State and Federal grant laws and regulations, including 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 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 reports, manuals, and technical information.
• Skill in composing clear and concise reports and/or correspondence.
• Ability to interpret statutes, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Ability to develop solutions to problems.
• Three (3) years’ experience with grant procurement practices, statutes, rules and regulations. Healthcare and/or State of Texas procurements preferred.
• Experience with quality assurance, quality control, and compliance activities.

Nice To Haves

• Dual CTCD/CTCM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works with a team of grant and contracting professionals to develop, advise, or assist with grant solicitation and management activities to determine if solicitations, templates, terms and conditions, and affirmations are in compliance with agency policies and applicable state and federal laws and regulations and represent best practices for grants.
• 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.
• Assists with the development of and/or develops grant-specific policies, procedures, forms, templates, manuals, administrative rules and other division, grant-related documents. Formulates, establishes, and reviews policies and procedures.
• Participate in HHS System contracting, and grant-related workgroups and steering committee, as assigned. 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.
• Performs quality assurance and quality control activities to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and policy. Uses the results and findings of these activities to inform and implement improvements to Grants functions
• Reviews drafts of laws, rules, and regulations affecting agency operations; and bills or amendments for legislative consideration and assist with legislative implementation.
• Assists with other issues and projects raised by the PCS Director of Grants and/or the Associate Commissioner of Procurement and Contracting Services.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed