Health and Human Services Contract Administrator

Milwaukee County Wisconsin•Milwaukee, WI

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Health and Human Services Contract Administrator is a sourcing leader responsible for overseeing the provider network and department-wide professional services procurement and purchasing. The position provides leadership to staff and contracted providers, particularly in professional services, and ensures comprehensive community care through a provider network with strong oversight and performance standards for compliance and outcomes. The role leads contract administration and strategy, contract and compliance staff, provider network initiatives, contract policies and procedures, and network integrity and compliance. The position is full-time and follows a Monday–Friday schedule during regular business hours. It is initially office-based; after 90 business days in the office, a hybrid schedule may be available, with three days in the office and two days remote. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license upon application and maintain it throughout employment. A bachelor’s degree or higher, at least five years of experience in contract management, law, compliance, accounting, or procurement, and at least three years of management- or director-level experience are required. Intermediate knowledge of relevant computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams, is also required. A master’s degree or higher is preferred. This is an unclassified position not subject to Civil Service Rules and Regulations. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The appointee must establish Wisconsin residency within six months of appointment and maintain it during employment. Applicants are asked to upload an updated resume and cover letter outlining their experience. The application closes October 27, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CST, or upon receipt of 50 applications.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license required upon application and must be maintained throughout incumbency.
Bachelor’s degree or higher required.
At least five years of work experience in contract management, law, compliance, accounting, or procurement required.
At least three years of work experience in a management or director role required.
Intermediate knowledge of related computer and software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams, required.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Must establish Wisconsin State residency within six months of appointment and maintain residency during incumbency.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

Advance strategic plans through the provider network and work with internal and external leaders to maximize service delivery and the number of clients served while maintaining financial sustainability.
Develop strategic partnerships with providers and vendors and ensure network capacity and effectiveness.
Lead contracting, audit, and compliance staff; manage projects and change; and improve contract and provider/vendor performance efficiency and effectiveness.
Lead staff initiatives to design value-based purchasing methods and contracts.
Collaborate with community partners and providers to redesign workflows using technology to improve operational effectiveness.
Analyze data to identify provider/vendor performance issues and intervene when performance does not meet contract requirements.
Develop contracts compliant with Federal, State, and County regulations.
Oversee subrecipient monitoring, budgets, and revenue and expense reports.
Oversee contractors’ CPA audit compliance and fiscal reviews; manage collection of audit recoveries; and provide technical support and fiscal consulting.
Oversee provider/vendor performance measurements and contract monitoring, agency site audits, quality-assurance desk reviews, special investigations, audit reports, CAPS, and audit recovery plans.
Perform other duties as assigned.