Contract Specialist II

Texas Health & Human Services Commission • Austin, TX

136d • $3,793 - $5,921 • Remote

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. This position will be housed at Brenham SSLC or Austin SSLC, location will be discussed during the interview. Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!

Requirements

• Knowledge of contracting and procurement regulations, negotiating contracts, and developing contracts.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws related to Procurement and Contract Management.
• Requires a Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certification and meets the CEUs required to maintain certification.
• Experience in procurement, contracting or accounting.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in business management or field relevant to assignment preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with local government or state business operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex journey level consultative contract services and technical assistance to administrative support departments and programs of the facility.
• Consult with State Office Business Management Contract Team and collaborate with legal division as required.
• Provide oversight to facility contract managers and subject matter experts (SMEs).
• Gather, analyze & disseminate information for contract management requirements.
• Serve as Contract Administrator to provide guidance, assistance and support to all facility Contract Managers/SMEs.
• Plan, develop, and implement agency contract management requirements based on state law and internal policies.
• Provide quality control and oversight for contract activities, payment activities and contract close out.
• Train others involved in the Contract Lifecycle process.
• Actively participate in disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Generous time off benefits.
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree