Contract Administration Mgr I

Texas Health and Human Services; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Health & Human Services Comm in Austin seeks a Contract Administration Manager I for part-time procurement and grant document work. You will develop and revise procurement documents, ensure compliance with statutes, and support program staff with templates and guidance.

You will coordinate with legal and procurement colleagues, deliver training, and help monitor contract performance. Telework may be available depending on program needs and scheduling.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience with procurement practices, statutes, rules and regulations. Federal/state procurement and grants management strongly preferred.
• Paralegal certification or law license preferred.
• Ability to interpret statutes and regulations and develop procurement documents.

Responsibilities

• Develops procurement and grant solicitation documents ensuring compliance.
• Maintains standardized SOW templates and writing standards.
• Delivers training on SOW development to staff.
• Coordinates with legal, procurement, and program staff to meet needs and resolve issues.
• Telework may be available; coordinates with stakeholders to ensure delivery of documents.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Legal research

Writing and editing

Problem solving

Education

CTCD

CTCM

PMP preferred

Job description

Posting Details

• Date: Nov 5, 2026
• Location: AUSTIN, TX
• Functional Title: Contract Administration Mgr I
• Job Title: Contract Administration Mgr I
• Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
• Department: OBBBA RHTP PCS ADMIN
• Posting Number: 23060
• Closing Date: 05/06/2027
• Posting Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations
• Salary Range: $3,188.75 - $5,392.91
• Pay Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Group: TEXAS-B-26
• Shift: Day
• Additional Shift: Days (First)
• Telework:
• Travel:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Full Time/Part Time: Part time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
• Facility Location:
• Job Location City: AUSTIN
• Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST
• Other Locations:
• MOS Codes: 3006,3044,8640,310X,36A,36B,51C,60C0,62S0,63G0,63S0,64PX,651X,6C0X1,751X,FIN10,F&S,LS,LSS,SEI16,SK

Job Description

Procurement & Contracting Services is looking for a Contract Administration Manager I. This is a part time position.

Essential Job Functions

• Develops, revises, and/or implements procurement documents and grant solicitation documents and timelines ensuring compliance with agency policies and procedures and applicable federal and state statutes and rules throughout the grant or procurement cycle. (50%)
• Develops, maintains, and improves standardized SOW templates, procedures, technical writing standards, checklists, job aids, examples, and guidance for use by HHSC program and procurement staff.
• Develops standardized approaches for drafting common SOW components, including deliverables, performance requirements, reporting requirements, Contractor responsibilities, and acceptance criteria.
• Identifies recurring SOW deficiencies and recommends improvements to procurement templates, processes, guidance, and training.
• Develops and delivers training, workshops, or technical assistance to program and procurement staff regarding effective SOW development.
• Maintains consistency in terminology, formatting, document structure, and technical writing practices.
• Researches and recommends appropriate tools and technology that may improve the efficiency, consistency, and quality of SOW development and review. (30%)
• Participates in HHS System contracting, procurement, and grant-related workgroups, committees, and projects. Communicates on a complex level to provide, exchange or verify information, answer inquiries, address issues and resolve problems related to division operations as well as procurement management and grant management for HHS system staff. (10%)
• Coordinates and communicates, individually and collectively, with legal services, procurement and contracting staff, program area staff, and state and agencies to identify needs, resolve problems, and monitor and discuss effectiveness of procurement and grant solicitation documents. (5%)
• Reviews drafts of laws, rules, and regulations affecting agency operations; and bills or amendments for legislative consideration and assist with legislative implementation. (5%)

Registrations, Licensure Requirements Or Certifications

• Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) required.
• Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certification must be obtained within six months of hire. Dual CTCD/CTCM certification preferred.
• Project Management Professional certification preferred.

Knowledge Skills Abilities

• Knowledge of and skill in implementing Federal and grant laws and regulations, including 2CFR200, the State of Texas Procurement and Contract Management Guide, and Texas Grant Management Standards.
• Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings: of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations; and of agency administrative rules and regulations.
• Skill in working on complex procurement projects.
• Skill in legal research, writing, and analysis; in the use of a computer and applicable software; in using reasoning and logic; in identifying and solving complex problems; in prioritizing workloads; in mediation and negotiations; and in using judgment to identify courses of action.
• Skill in developing procedures, templates and processes.
• Skill in preparing and composing clear and concise reports, manuals, technical information and correspondence.
• Ability to interpret statutes, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Ability to develop solutions to problems.

Initial Screening Criteria

3 years’ experience with procurement practices, statutes, rules and regulations. Federal and state procurement and management and grants procurement and management strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Paralegal certification or law license preferred.

Additional Information

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ADA Accommodations

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

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Telework Disclaimer

This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.

Nearest Major Market

Austin