Contract Manager

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS•San Antonio, TX

14d•$5,099 - $8,305•Onsite

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. 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. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage. Functional Title: Contract Manager Job Title: Manager II Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: Hospital Financial Posting Number: 17911 Closing Date: 07/15/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations Salary Range: $5,098.66 - $8,304.83 Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-B-23 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Telework: Not Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 10% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Facility Location: San Antonio State Hospital Job Location City: SAN ANTONIO Job Location Address: 6711 S NEW BRAUNFELS Other Locations: San Antonio The Manager II reports directly to the HSCS Regional Business Manager. This position manages daily contract operations and activities of HSCS Regional Contract team. Reviews the execution and administration of various contracts including Interlocals, Interagency, MOU/MOAs, Affiliation Agreements by defining requirements/statement of work, developing and monitoring contracts for assigned Regional Business Unit Facilities. Serves as lead technical advisor in the Region in CAPPS Financials procurement/contracts/requisitions and SCOR users. This position has a working knowledge of the HHSC rules and HSCS facility policies and procedures, demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing and provides training as needed to other employees. Completion of job duties requires work under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment and provides excellent customer service to all customers, co-workers and supervisory staff.

Requirements

Knowledge and experience in local, state, and federal laws related to Procurement and Contract Management (HHSC, Comptroller, DOJ Settlement Agreement for SSLCs, Jt Commission requirements for State Hospitals), to write and edit contract requirements and specifications; to communicate effectively; and to negotiate features of a contract.
Ability to evaluate contracts and procurement information to develop contracts, to prepare reports, and to communicate effectively.
Skill in operating a computer and applicable software applications used by HHSC.
Ability to plan, assign, train and supervise the work of others.
Requires a Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certification and must meet the CEUs required to maintain certification.
Experience as a supervisor or a team lead in a procurement or contract management environment.
Experience related to contract administration and procurement rules, policies and procedures.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field is generally preferred.
Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aid, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct, List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.
Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations is required.
Bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.

Nice To Haves

Ability to obtain CTCM certification within 12 months of hire and maintain certification.
Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

Responsibilities

Manages the daily operations and activities of the contract management staff in the Health and Specialty Care System (HSCS) Regional Business office by setting and communicating performance measures to ensure performance and output goals are met. Directs and accesses the evaluation and performance of staff. (40%)
Works with designated facility staff, management, and the HSCS Business Management office to provide technical assistance on program specific requirements for facility level contracts, amendments and renewals including contract management of executed contracts and/or purchase orders. Ensures contract specialists’ duties meet established policies, procedures and deadlines. (30%)
Provides contract data as requested by HHSC or the Business Management office to meet required, requested or established deadlines. Ensures data integrity of contracts for the region by monitoring contract activity in CAPPS Financial and SCOR. (20%)
Performs related work as assigned professionally, accurately, competently and on a timely basis. Attends and participates in all mandatory training in order to meet HHS and HSCS Facilities requirements, certification requirements and to maintain job competence. (10%)