Contract Specialist Iii - Austin, United States - Health & Human Services Comm

Health & Human Services Comm

Verified Company

Austin, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

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

EJF 1 (45%): Contract Management
Responsible for all aspects of contract management to include: ongoing daytoday management of the contract, monitoring contract performance, and closing contracts. Perform contract monitoring by administering the review and analysis of deliverables, the evaluation of fiscal data and managing compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract. Conducts or leads ongoing monitoring of expenditure data to ensure adequate funding. Oversees the maintenance of contract documentation. Reviews contract management processes and procedures to recommend improvements for contract management.
EJF 2 (25%): Solicitations, Renewals, Extensions, and Amendments
Perform Medicaid/CHIP activities that require collaboration PCS for solicitations, contracts, and amendments. Implement systems of contract oversight for complex contracts using onsite and desk reviews, testing, and coordinating information from multiple sources. Lead operations and activities to ensure appropriate contract compliance. Prepare correspondence and reports to external and internal parties regarding contract issues and activities.
EJF 3 (15%): Communication Provides consultation and technical assistance to program areas regarding contracting needs and processes. Leads first level contract resolution efforts regarding noncompliance issues and contractor concerns. Communicates with contractors verbally and in writing regarding extensions, renewals, and remedies associated with noncompliance. Leads or facilitates internal and external workgroups for solicitations and contract development.
EJF 4 (15%): Billing
Administers the billing process for contractors by: review and analysis of invoices to ensure appropriate billing by the contractor; review and reconciliation of data for invoicing contractors; and managing the payment process

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations relevant to the Medicaid/CHIP programs. Knowledge of contracting regulations, negotiating contracts, developing contracts, monitoring contracts. Knowledge of contract processes. Ability to evaluate contracts and recommend future actions. Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations. Ability to evaluate fiscal data for reasonableness, necessity and conformity with contract requirements. Strong ability to write and edit correspondence, memoranda, contract requirements and specifications. Ability to negotiate features of a contract.

Strong ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with internal and external stakeholder; to monitor and evaluate contractor performance.

Skills in operating personal computers and in using applicable software, including Microsoft products, i.e. MS Word, Excel.

Registration or Licensure Requirements:

Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certification must be obtained within one (1) year of employment, if not already certified, unless otherwise approved by Supervisor.

Initial Selection Criteria:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in health and human services; or a high school diploma with two years of experience conducting compliance or fiscal contract monitoring in Medicaid/Social Service/Healthcare Programs; or two years of professional work experience involving case management and contract oversight for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Experience using MS Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Additional Information:

Requisition # 60569- Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds. The offered salary will be determined in accordance with budgetary limits and the requirements of HHSC Human Resources Manual.

HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I9 documentation with you on your first day of work
MOS Code:There are no direct military occupation(s) that relate to the responsibilities, and registration or licensure requirements for this position.

HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.