Program Specialist V

4 weeks ago


Austin, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time
Job Description:
Program Specialist V
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Medicaid CHIP Services (MCS) department seeks a highly qualified candidate to fill the position of Program Specialist V. MCS is driven by its mission to deliver quality, cost-effective services to Texans. This position makes a significant contribution to MCS’s mission by researching and analyzing highly complex projects or initiatives, providing consultative services and technical assistance, and preparing management responses and reports. The Program Specialist leads a range of technical, planning, assessment, and organizational administrative activities for contract related activities and documentation.

The ideal candidate thrives in an environment that emphasizes: teamwork to achieve goals, excellence through high professional standards and personal accountability, curiosity to continuously grow and learn, critical thinking for effective execution, and integrity to do things right even when what is right is not easy.

Essential Job Functions:
Works collaboratively across MCS to identify innovative and effective solutions for clients and staff.

The Program Specialist V (PSV) is selected by and reports to the Managed Care Contracts and Oversight (MCCO), Contracts Team Director. This position will perform highly complex consultative services and technical assistance requiring knowledge in contract management and strong writing skills. The PSV will collaborate with internal MCCO stakeholders, HHSC and MCS program areas, including by not limited to: Policy and Program Development, System Contracting, Procurement and Contracting Services, Office of Inspector General, Financial Reporting and Audit Coordination, and Policy Department – Legal Services Division regarding development of correspondence and to make critical decisions regarding contract management activities. This position will develop and track correspondence to contractors related to contract requirements, reimbursements, rebates, liquidated damages, audits, and payment withholds as well as tracking and documenting all payments related to correspondence. The PSV will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders including contractors and the public related to MCCO Medicaid/CHIP contracts and associated projects to ensure clear, concise, and consistent information is provided both orally and in writing. (50%)

The PSV performs advanced contract management work including drafting, editing, routing, executing, negotiating, and closing Medicaid and CHIP contracts. Utilizes critical thinking skills to determine compliance with requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Conducts or leads ongoing monitoring of expenditure data to ensure adequate funding. Researching, analyzing, developing, evaluating, and managing contracts. Ensures the maintenance and organizations of contract documentation and uploading documents to repositories with the use of contract related systems, like Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) and System of Contract Operation and reporting (SCOR). Coordinates with other contract managers to review and update contracts and contract management processes and procedures. Performs quality reviews and edits the work of other staff and provides constructive feedback. The PSV is responsible for planning and developing timeliness for contract development, amendment or closeout processes. Coordinates and collaborates with staff to develop reports, plan, implement, analyze, and document contract related actions or contracting needs. (50%)
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
•Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, policy and procedures relevant to state programs and related contracts.
•Strong skills with using applicable Microsoft products such as Word, Excel and Adobe.
•Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
•Ability to use critical thinking skills.
•Ability to exercise judgment and work independently with minimum supervision.

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