Contract Specialist III

23 hours ago

El Paso, Texas, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time
Job Title: Contract Specialist III

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) as a Contract Specialist III in the Community Services (CS), Community Care Services (CCS), Community Care Services Contracts (CCSC) Section. We are seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill this position, driven by our mission to serve Texas.

Job Summary:

This position performs highly complex contract management work, including contract enrollment, maintenance, and monitoring. The ideal candidate will thrive in an environment that emphasizes fidelity to our mission, collegiality to internal and external stakeholders, nurturing talent within our team, open and transparent communication, and agility to adapt quickly to challenges and changes.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and evaluate a broad range of contracts
  • Supervise the work of others
  • Work under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment
  • Provide orientation and technical assistance on program rules and policies to contractors
  • Develop, negotiate, and process contracts and amendments for community care services programs
  • Conduct monitoring of contract performance, including service delivery and fiscal monitoring
  • Participate in State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH)
  • Develop, implement, and monitor corrective actions and/or sanctions
  • Investigate and validate individual, community, and department staff complaints relating to contract performance
  • Interpret and clarify standards, policies, and procedures to improve program operation and performance
  • Review contractor billings and resolve billing rejections, problems, and/or issues
Essential Job Functions:
  • Attend work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and perform other duties as assigned
  • Identify the need for service providers and take appropriate action(s)
  • Participate in work groups to make recommendations to change contract-related documents
  • Monitor legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to contracting
  • Handle routine reporting activities and special projects/tasks internal/external to the unit as assigned
  • Provide orientation and technical assistance on program rules and policies to contractors, stakeholders, internal HHSC staff, and community
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Senior-level knowledge of contracting and procurement regulations, negotiating contracts, developing contracts, business administration, and accounting principles and practices
  • Knowledge of contract enrollment and maintenance procedures, regulations, and policies
  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding contract enrollment, maintenance, and administration
  • Knowledge of community care services programs, policies, rules, and regulations
  • Skill in managing multiple priorities and projects and meeting tight deadlines
  • Skill in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Skill in formulating written communication for various audiences
  • Skill in the use of a computer and applicable software
  • Ability to evaluate contracts and recommend continuation or termination of contracts, or adverse actions
  • Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations regarding contract enrollment
  • Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts
  • Ability to organize workload and set priorities
  • Ability to problem-solve and mediate
  • Ability to write and edit contract requirements and specifications and negotiate features of a contract
  • Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
  • Ability to train and instruct others
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability to assign and/or supervise the work of others

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