Contract Specialist V - IT Procurement
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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. The Contract Specialist V performs highly advanced (senior level) purchasing and procurement work. Work involves planning, organizing, coordinating, and preparing specifications for purchasing IT commodities and services, and preparing procurement documents. Our Contract Specialists coordinate large-scale procurement projects with multiple stakeholder interactions. Successful candidates will have the ability to think analytically, take initiative in solving problems, effectively communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders and demonstrate excellent time management skills. Attention to detail and a willingness to learn are a must. Prior project management skills or experience coordinating large projects is a plus. This position works under the IT Procurements Section of the Procurement and Contracting Services Division. This team solicits complex, high dollar IT procurements using the RFO and DIR Statement of Work (SOW) methods. The Contract Specialist V works under moderate supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
