Contract Administration Mgr I

About the role

Functional Title: Contract Administration Manager I
Agency: Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) – Procurement & Contracting Services
Department: OBBBA RHTP PCS ADMIN
Location: Austin, TX (4601 W Guadalupe St)
Employment Type: Part‑time, Exempt

Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and implement procurement and grant solicitation documents and timelines, ensuring compliance with agency policies, federal and state statutes, and rules throughout the grant or procurement cycle (50%).
• Create and maintain standardized Statement of Work (SOW) templates, procedures, technical writing standards, checklists, job aids, examples, and guidance for HHSC program and procurement staff; identify recurring SOW deficiencies and recommend improvements; research and recommend tools/technology to improve SOW efficiency and quality (30%).
• Participate in HHSC system contracting, procurement, and grant‑related workgroups, committees, and projects; communicate complex information, answer inquiries, address issues, and resolve problems for system staff (10%).
• Coordinate and communicate with legal services, procurement and contracting staff, program area staff, and state agencies to identify needs, resolve problems, and monitor effectiveness of procurement and grant solicitation documents (5%).
• Review drafts of laws, rules, and regulations affecting agency operations; assist with legislative implementation and analysis of bills or amendments (5%).

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal and grant laws and regulations, including 2 CFR 200, the State of Texas Procurement and Contract Management Guide, and Texas Grant Management Standards.
• Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings for state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and agency administrative rules.
• Skill in managing complex procurement projects and conducting legal research, writing, and analysis.
• Proficiency with computers and applicable software; strong reasoning, logic, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize workloads, mediate, negotiate, and exercise sound judgment in identifying courses of action.
• Skill in developing procedures, templates, and processes; preparing clear, concise reports, manuals, technical information, and correspondence.
• Ability to interpret statutes, state and federal rules, and regulations; develop effective solutions to problems.

Requirements

• Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) – required.
• Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) – must be obtained within six months of hire.
• Dual CTCD/CTCM certification – preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification – preferred.
• Initial Screening: Minimum three (3) years of experience with procurement practices, statutes, rules, and regulations; federal and state procurement and grant management experience strongly preferred.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package includes 100 % paid employee health insurance for full‑time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time‑off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement, and additional perks. See the “Benefits of Working at HHS” webpage for full details.

Pay

Salary Range: $3,188.75 – $5,392.18 per month
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS‑B‑26

Schedule

Part‑time, Day shift (First); eligible for telework subject to agency policies and supervisor discretion.