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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Contract Administration Mgr II in Austin, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionContract Administration Mgr. II100% REMOTE WORK AVAILABLE WITHIN THE STATE OF TXThe contract administration manager II reports to the director of the IT Contract Management section. This position performs highly advanced (senior-level) contract administration and management work for contracts that are large in scope, have a high degree of complexity, and have a total contract value greater than $10 million. Work involves negotiating, developing, processing, evaluating, and monitoring contracts. Work involves providing technical support for a wide range of information technology contracts. Supports quality assurance activities. Contributes to the development and review of key performance measures and deliverables, as well as special terms and conditions for the development of new or amended contracts. Ensures HHSC leadership understands and authorizes the contract terms. Obtains approval from System Contracting and Finance for purchases. Leads negotiation strategies, prepares contract documents, and performs quality assurance activities to ensure policy compliance for contracts assigned to self and team. Renders opinions and advice regarding drafting and administering contracts and provides technical assistance in the development of contracts or amendments based on provider resources, services required, information supplied by bidders, and related procurement specifications. Coordinates with HHSC PCS and HHS system agencies regarding contract procurement and execution activities. Interprets federal regulations, state statute, agency administrative rules, and policies. Conducts reviews of contractor invoicing, fiscal data, and eligibility determinations for compliance with contract terms and department policies and processes. Verifies that contractors are meeting performance expectations and mitigates concerns. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.Essential Job Functions1.(20 percent) Works with the customer and IT staff to provide guidance for the completion of business case and use case documentation for clear and concise inclusion in RFO and TPO-related documents. Serves as a liaison between HHS agency leadership, division leadership, contractors, stakeholders, HHSC PCS, and customers. Oversees the development, execution, and management of complex IT contracts, some exceeding $100 million, providing a broad range of services across multiple organizational departments, including the development of strategies and goals for administration of IT contracts. Oversees the investigation and resolution of discrepancies, complaints, or disputes by negotiating settlement agreements or by canceling or terminating contracts as needed or upon request. Provides input on contract budgets and budget allocations for proposed contract agreements, collaborates with management to coordinate and monitor budget allocations, and offers proposed alternatives when appropriate. Reviews and analyzes legislation related to purchasing, including tracking legislative bills and assisting with bill analysis. Works with agency procurement staff to prepare for vendor conferences. Works with agency procurement staff to plan response scoring guides; train evaluators, and monitor evaluators adherence to procurement and confidentiality requirements. Drafts vendor performance and management documents as necessary. Completes appropriate reports and documentation related to contract planning and tracking. Serves as divi https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=607227 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.