Contract Administration Mgr I

Job/Position DescriptionContract Administration Manager IThe Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks a highly qualified candidate to fill the Contract Administration Manager position within Access and Eligibility Services (AES), Office of Administration (OA). AES is driven by its mission to connect Texans to services by helping individuals and families in need of food, medical care, cash assistance and other social services. The ideal candidate will thrive in an environment that emphasizes innovation through new ideas, striving for excellence, taking pride in your work, embracing differences as a source of strength, accomplishing more through partnership, leading by example, and ongoing continuous improvement.Under the direct supervision of the OA Community Access Contract Director, the Contract Administration Manager performs advanced (senior-level) contract administration work with the highest level of accuracy, timeliness, and in accordance with HHSC standards. This position provides comprehensive oversight, leadership, and strategic planning for a portfolio of AES contracts. Responsibilities include overseeing the work of contract management professionals towards the achievement of contracting objectives and goals; development and maintenance of the internal contracting standards; developing relationships across divisions and agencies to ensure program, project, and contract activities are collaborative and coordinated among impacted parties; development of short and long-term strategies and goals for the administration of contracts; ensuring accountability and responsibility for performance results; exercising sound judgment in making critical decisions and analyzing complex information; interpreting state and federal laws, rules and regulations; applying appropriate intervention and administrative remedies; development of comprehensive plans and standards for ensuring procurements, contracts, and amendments are developed correctly and executed expeditiously; and ensuring all procurement and contract-related tasks are performed with the highest level of accuracy and in accordance with HHSC standards.Essential Job FunctionsJF1. Oversees the operations and activities of managing and monitoring contract performance. Oversees the coordination and communication, individually and collectively, with AES program area staff, grantees and contractors, and state and local agencies to identify needs, resolve problems, and monitor and discuss effectiveness of programs and services. Leads a team of contract management professionals to initiate, manage, and perform contract management and monitoring activities to ensure contracts follow the terms and conditions of the contract, including applicable state and federal regulations to ensure contract compliance. Examines and analyzes management operations, internal control structures and systems, budgets, and invoice records for reliability, adequacy, accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with contract and legal regulations. Provides consultation and technical assistance to grantees and contractors pertaining to contract issues to ensure compliance with the requirements in the contracts. Has a comprehensive knowledgebase of the contract life cycle. Possess experience in the development of different types of contracts, contract amendments, and MOUs. Has knowledge and understanding or required contract management forms, policies, and procedures associated with contract management and oversight requirements. Evaluates system https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=621846 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.