Date: Aug 7, 2025
Location:AUSTIN, TX
Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our 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 more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.
Functional Title: Contract Specialist II
Job Title: Contract Specialist II
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Accounting\Financial Services
Posting Number: 7907
Closing Date: 11/05/2025
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-18
Salary Range: $3,793.41 - $5,921.25
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day

THIS POSITION WILL BE HOUSED AT BRENHAM SSLC OR AUSTIN SSLC, LOCATION WILL BE DISCUSSED DURING THE INTERVIEW.

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers
If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!
Under the general supervision of the HSCS Regional Contract Manager, performs complex journey level consultative contract services and technical assistance to administrative support departments and programs of the facility to accomplish the HSCS Facilities missions, including providing critical services to individuals and agency operations. Consults with State Office Business Management Contract Team. Collaborates with legal division as required and with procurement staff during the procurement/contracting process. Provides oversight to facility contract managers and subject matter experts (SMEs). Work includes gathering, analyzing & disseminating information for contract management requirements. Directly involved with CAPPS Financials and System of Contract Operation and Reporting (SCOR). Serves as Contract Administrator to provide guidance, assistance and support to all facility Contract Managers/SMEs, program staff involved in the contract process, governmental agencies, community organizations and/or to the general public. Work involves planning, developing, and implementing agency contract management requirements based on state law, procurement processes/procedures, and internal division policies and procedures. Provides quality control and oversight for contract activities, payment activities and contract close out. Trains others involved in the Contract Lifecycle process. Must comply with statutes, rules, and policies related to HHS programs and contracts. Works independently for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAS):

Knowledge of contracting and procurement regulations, of negotiating contracts, of developingcontracts, of business administration and accounting principles and practices, and of policies and procedures of contract management. Must be able to manage and draft contracts per policy.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws related to Procurement and Contract Management, to write and edit contract requirements and specifications; to communicate effectively; and to negotiate features of a contract.
Knowledge of administration and management techniques; of statistical analysis processes; of budget processes; of training techniques; and of program management processes and techniques.
Requires a Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certification and meets the CEUs required to maintain certification.
Skill in identifying measures or indicators of program performance and in operating computers and applicable software.
Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts; to devise solutions to problems; to prepare reports; to develop, evaluate, and interpret policies and procedures; to communicate effectively; and to train others.

REGISTRATIONS, LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS OR CERTIFICATIONS:

Requires Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) Certification within 12 months of employment.
Requires to have a valid Texas driver license or obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date to drive a state vehicle.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aid, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct, List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). Males between the ages of 18-25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility. Waco Center for Youth applicants must be 21 years of age.
All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing.
Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours.
Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations is required. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, healthcare workers are considered to be at significant risk for acquiring or transmitting hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and influenza. All these diseases are vaccine preventable. As a result, state hospital policy requires employees be vaccinated according to their level of contact with individuals. In the event you choose to not be immunized for the influenza virus, you may be required to wear a mask and take other protective measures.
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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:
Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor’s Office - Job Descriptions.

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