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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Contract Manager in Austin, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionUnder the supervision of the IDD Services Contract Management Unit Director, the Contract Manager provides leadership and support in contract management by participating in contracting activities such as contract and amendment development, procurement, budget reviews, contract funding allocation decisions, quality management activities, extensive contract monitoring, and other contract management activities. With minimal supervision, and with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment, performs highly advanced, senior level, technical and consultative work assisting with the oversight of the daily operations and contract management activities from development to closeout.The position focuses on contract development and contract management for the Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authorities Performance Contracts, though responsibilities may extend to a wide variety of other contracts, including: planning, organizing, coordinating, and preparing specifications for purchasing client services; preparing procurement documents; and the provision of support and assistance to ensure contracts are being managed and monitored effectively.Communicates with stakeholders regarding contract management and monitoring practices. The position assists with establishing goals, objectives, and procedures and coordinating and leading initiatives designed to strengthen contract management/administration functions.Essential Job Functions1. Performs contract management activities for a variety of contract management types, including large intergovernmental performance contracts. These duties include assessment of risk, verification of contractor performance, monitoring compliance with deliverable and reporting requirements, and enforcement of contract terms. (40%)2. Monitors contractor performance by tracking contractor expenditure and performance data as well as appropriate contract deliverables. Completes analysis of contractor performance by reviewing contractor expenditure data, performance reports, technical assistance and training documentation, and other pertinent data as it relates to contractor performance. Projects expenditures to ensure appropriate use of funds. Communicates the results and recommends actions on a routine basis to program and other agency staff as appropriate. (20%)3. Develops, renews, and/or amends intergovernmental contracts, working closely with PCS, program staff, budget, legal, and IDD leadership to ensure timelines are reasonable and best support the agency's strategic priorities. (20%)4. Acts as IDD Servicesand#146; single point of contact for written and oral communication for all contract accountability activities between HHSC and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authorities. Facilitates and ensures delivery of financial and programmatic technical assistance and training with Contract Oversight and Support Section and appropriate agency programs. Provides guidance to internal and external customers regarding contract administration, policies, and procedures. May identify training needs and determines how training should be conducted. (10%)5. Performs other duties as assigned, which may include, but are not limited to, reviewing and analyzing legislation related to procurement or contract management, serving as subject matter expert in assigned workgroups, and actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agencyand#146;s obligations for disaster response and/or re https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=620845 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.
