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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Contract Specialist V in Austin, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionThe Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Behavioral Health Medicaid Programs (BHMP) unit seeks a highly qualified candidate to fill the Home and Community-Based Services - Adult Mental Health (HCBS-AMH) and Youth Empowerment Services (YES) Waiver Contract Specialist V, or Contract Manager, position. BHMP is driven by the program mission and vision to deliver quality, cost effective services to Texans. The Contract Manager performs highly complex and advanced consultative and technical tasks related to the development, oversight, interpretation, coordination and enforcement of the HCBS-AMH and YES Waiver provider contracts and other diverse contracts in assigned service areas. Completes contract execution, accepts amendments to contracts, monitors contracting requirements, and makes recommendations for approval or otherwise by management as needed. Other accountability responsibilities include: authorizing disbursements, management and productivity improvements, participates in monitoring expenditures for contracted state, local and federal funds, participates in monitoring of compliance with service provision and program requirements, recommend sanctions for breaches of assigned contracts, approval of amendments and expansions, directing and coordinating critical data requirements, data analysis, reporting protocols and follow-up. Requires broad working knowledge of diverse contracts. The contract manager is the liaison between contractors, program staff, and other HHSC areas. The Contract Manager facilitates communication and collaboration between all contract stakeholders and serves as the single point of contact for all contractual accountability activities between the State and contractors.Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position is eligible for telework in accordance with HHSC policies.Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. EJF 1. Reviews and processes Open Enrollments. Facilitates planning meetings, setting timelines and developing the Open Enrollment application partnering with IDD-BHS Contract Management Unit. Facilitates amendments to executed HCBS-AMH and YES Waiver provider contracts within established protocols. (20%) EJF 2. Consults and communicates, individually and collectively, with contractors, community stakeholders, state and local agencies involved with the service delivery system to identify needs, resolve problems, and monitor and discuss effectiveness of programs and services. Serves as the vital link (conduit of communications) between HHSC and contractors. (15%) EJF 3. Oversees reviews of contractors to determine compliance with applicable statutes, departmental rules, and contractual requirements. Performs the monitoring of and/or monitors contract performance by examining billings, fiscal data, and eligibility determinations for compliance with terms of contract and policies. 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. Prepares administrative reports to management regarding contract action. Coordinates information needs of contractors and local authorities with other divisions of the department. (10%) EJF 4. Provides consultation and tech https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=620195 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.
