Contract Specialist II

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Time off

Career growth

Job summary

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks a Contract Specialist II to support CAPM Open Enrollment Contract and Operations. You will provide contract administration, project tracking, and administrative support to OECO Director and WPE Manager, with a focus on collaboration and documentation.

The role involves data collection, policy issue research, and ensuring deadlines are met, with a potential telework option and a day-shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic office practices and administrative procedures.
• Knowledge of basic customer service principles.
• Skill in reviewing documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Skill in handling multiple assignments.
• Skill in the use of basic mathematics.
• Skill in the use of Windows-based Office software including Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency policy and performs other duties as assigned.
• Provides administrative support to OECO Director and WPE Manager including tracking of projects, drafting reports, recording meeting minutes, mail processing, and schedule management.
• Assists the WPE team with contract administration and management functions including coordination, collaboration, and consulting with staff; provides technical assistance as directed.
• Assists with data entry and collection, organization, and preparation of materials in response to requests for documents, reports, data, and technical assistance.
• Assists with researching program or policy issues; gathers and assembles information, summarizing key facts and providing supporting source documentation.
• Tracks, monitors, plans, and coordinates activities to ensure deadlines and requirements are met.
• Serves as backup for travel coordinator to manage travel documents, bookings, credit card authorizations, and reconciles budget and account statements.

Skills

Office practices

Customer service

Documentation review

Multitasking

Mathematics

Office software

Education

Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM)

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Posting ID14990-Posted -Health & Human Services Comm-CCPM Billing and PMT-Business and Financial Operations- Other Locations (1) -b. $3000 - $4999 per month

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: CCPM Billing and PMT
• Posting Number:14990
• Closing Date:09/15/2026
• Posting Audience:Internal and External
• Occupational Category:Business and Financial Operations
• Salary Range:$3,793.41-$5,921.25
• Pay Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Group:TEXAS-B-18
• Shift:Day
• Additional Shift:None
• Telework:
• Travel:
• Regular/Temporary:Regular
• Full Time/Part Time:Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:Nonexempt
• Facility Location:
• Job Location City:SAN ANTONIO
• Job Location Address:11307 ROSZELL
• Other Locations:Austin
• MOS Codes: 3006,3044,8640,310X,36A,36B,51C,60C0,62S0,63G0,63S0,64PX,651X,6C0X1,751X,FIN10,F&S,LS,LSS,SEI16,SK

The Opportunity: To drive excellence within the Contract Administration and Provider Monitoring Office (CAPM) Open Enrollment Contract and Operations (OECO) team in support of HHSC Medicaid/CHIP Services Department's jointly funded state and federal healthcare programs that serve more than 4.7 million Texans each year.As a single state agencydesignatedto administer Medicaid, HHSC sets policy,determinesclient eligibility, oversees provider and health plan contracts, andsubmitsMedicaid State Plan amendments and waivers to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

The Contract SpecialistII forCAPM,provides contract administrationand management, and administrativesupportfor theWaiver Program Enrollment (WPE)and Operations teams within CAPM. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

• Attends work on a regular and predictable schedulein accordance withagency leave policy andperformsother duties as assigned.
• Providesadministrative support to the OECO Directorand Waiver Program Enrollment (WPE) Managerincluding tracking of projects,drafting reports,recording meeting minutes, mail processing, and schedule management. (30%)
• Assists the WPE team with contract administration and management functionsincluding coordination, collaboration, and consultingwith staff in planning, implementing, and documenting contract administration functionsforthe team, and provides technicalassistanceas directed. (30%)
• Assistswith data entry requirements, and with the collection, organization, and preparation of materials in response to requests for documents, reports, data, and technicalassistance. (15%)
• Assistswith researchingprogramor policy issues. Gathers and assemblesinformationsummarizing key facts and providing supporting source documentation. (10%)
• Tracks, monitors, plans, and coordinates activities to ensure deadlines and requirements are met. (10%)
• Servesas thebackup for thetravel coordinatorto manage travel documents, bookings, credit card authorizations, andreconcilesbudget andaccountstatements. (5%)

Knowledge,Skillsand Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of basic office practices and administrative procedures.
• Knowledge of basic customer service principles.
• Skill in reviewing documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Skill in handling multiple assignments.
• Skill in the use of basic mathematics.
• Skill in the use of windows-based personal computers and the Office software suite such as Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

• Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certification must be obtained within one (1) year of employment, unless otherwise approved by Supervisor.

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 tothose 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.

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.

Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form

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.