Quality Assurance CAM

Job/Position DescriptionThis is a 100% telework position for any Texas residentCOS Quality Assurance Contract Administration Manager (QA CAM)The Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) seeks highly qualified candidates to fill the QA CAM position in the Contract Oversight and Support (COS) division, which operates under the office of the Chief Operating Officer. COS is charged with building and maintaining contracting infrastructure to support informed processes and activities that safeguard against unethical behaviors, mitigation of contracting risks, and focused on integrity and compliance.This position is a full-time teleworker who reports to the Data and Quality Assurance Manager within COS. This position performs advanced (senior-level) work in the administration of contracts involving the oversight, execution, and administration of contracts, including large-scope or high-dollar contracts. The position supports development of requirements and negotiating, awarding, managing, and monitoring contracts. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs advanced (senior-level) work in the oversight of the administration of contracts for all DFPS contracting programs.The QA CAM is responsible for the management of projects that include collaboration within the COS division for the planning, development, and implementation of activities for contract quality assurance, continuous process improvement, risk management, and contract reporting. The QA CAM will identify and lead efforts to assess contracting business processes and activities to ensure the achievement of objectives and goals; develop and implement efficient solutions using risk assessment and risk management principles; implement internal control standards; develop and maintain relationships across divisions and agencies to ensure program, project, and contract activities are collaborative; exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions and analyzing complex information; interpreting state and federal laws, rules and regulations; and assist with ensuring procurement and contract-related protocols are established with the highest level of accuracy and in accordance with DFPS standards. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Will attend division meetings and the annual contracting conference as well as other meetings as assigned.Essential Job Functionsand149; Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.and149; Serves in a lead-role by planning, developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating for continuous process improvement in how DFPS establishes agency standards and performs contract management functions.and149; Responsible for developing and overseeing the divisionand146;s quality assurance strategic plan that addresses agency contracting risks through a multi-faceted approach and includes forecasting trends and data analysis.and149; Will develop recommendations to ensure compliance with agency objectives and enhance business operations.and149; Responsible for reviewing deliverables and promoting evidence-based contracting business practices focused on risk analysis, contract monitoring and oversight methodologies and activities, subrecipient reporting, and single audit processes to ensure compliance with rules, policies, and business processes.and149; Responsible for overseeing risk management ac https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID618732 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.