Contract Specialist II — Remote & Travel Eligible

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Beaumont (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Generous time off

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks a Contract Specialist II to handle complex contract enrollment, maintenance, and monitoring for community care services. Responsibilities include developing and negotiating contracts, monitoring performance, and providing guidance on program rules to contractors within a mission-driven environment.

The role requires journey-level expertise in contract management, regulatory compliance, and strong negotiation and communication skills, with

Qualifications

• Journey level knowledge of contracting and procurement regulations.
• Experience interpreting policies, rules and regulations of state and federal laws.
• Ability to negotiate features of a contract and to manage contracts and amendments.

Responsibilities

• Identify service providers and monitor contract performance for compliance.
• Prepare and maintain contract documents and renewals.
• Monitor contractor performance, review billings, and investigate issues to ensure contract terms are met.

Skills

Contract management

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation

Communication

Policy interpretation

Education

CTCM Certification

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks a Contract Specialist II to handle complex contract enrollment, maintenance, and monitoring for community care services. Responsibilities include developing and negotiating contracts, monitoring performance, and providing guidance on program rules to contractors within a mission-driven environment.

The role requires journey-level expertise in contract management, regulatory compliance, and strong negotiation and communication skills, with