IT Contract Specialist V

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•Austin, TX

1d•$5,425 - $7,750•Onsite

About The Position

Procurement and Contracting Services is looking for a Contract Specialist V. HHSC Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) is looking for a candidate for the Contracting Specialist V position. The Contract Specialist V performs highly advanced (senior level) of IT goods and services purchasing and procurement work. Plans, organizes, coordinates and prepares specifications for purchasing services, and preparing procurement documents. Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing state purchasing.
Knowledge of purchasing and procurement methods and procedures.
Knowledge of state of Texas procurement principles and practices related to non-standard and/or specialized services.
Skill in the use of computer and applicable software.
Skill in problem solving, including asking appropriate questions and identifying resources to obtain necessary information.
Skill in attention to detail.
Skill in providing good customer service.
Ability to logically assemble and evaluate information.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to train others.
Ability to prioritize and schedule tasks over a prolonged procurement cycle of 6 months or longer.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and issues simultaneously.
Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Four (4) years progressive experience in procurement, preferably State experience in solicitation development.
A minimum of two (2) years progressive experience with formal solicitations, preferably with State of Texas.

Nice To Haves

Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Structures, analyzes and monitors solicitation and contract documents, including developing and refining statements of work, and ensuring applicable compliance throughout the procurement cycle.
Ensures agency procurements are conducted in compliance with state purchasing laws and Human Services Commission (HHSC) policies and procedures.
Directs the development and implementation of solicitation timelines, working closely with program staff to ensure timelines are reasonable and best support the agency's strategic priorities and makes revisions as necessary.
Mitigates barriers to facilitate timely responses and resolution of issues, including processing Open Records requests.
Able to provide efficient and timely customer service. Able to communicate both verbally and in written format with customers, management, and external parties including vendors.
Serves as a Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) representative at meetings related to anticipated or in-flight procurements.
Oversees procurement files in compliance with State of Texas purchasing laws, record and retention laws, and HHSC and PCS policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned including participate and/or serve in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.