Contract Technician

Texas Health and Human Services; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Generous time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks a Contract Technician to provide senior-level contract administrative support for the CCSC unit in San Antonio. You will assist with processing requests, invoices, and amendments, manage CAPPS entries, and coordinate travel for leadership while ensuring compliance with state regulations.

Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required with experience in Word and Excel.
• Experience interpreting state and federal policies and regulations.
• Experience proofreading and editing forms, memos and documents.
• Knowledge of HHSC Community Care Services programs preferred.
• Ability to make decisions based on federal/state law interpretations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordination, processing, and monitoring of CCSC purchase requests and invoices.
• Provide administrative support to CCSC Director and CAM; arrange travel via eTravel.
• Enter new contracts and amendments in CAPPS Financials.
• Route contract documents for signature and track status.
• Perform quality assessments for contract documents to ensure compliance.
• Communicate with internal/external stakeholders and handle special projects.

Skills

Data entry

Policy interpretation

Written communication

Team collaboration

Multi-project management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

CAPPS Financials

Job description

Date: Sep 4, 2026

Location:

SAN ANTONIO, 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 Technician

Job Title: Contract Technician

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: CCS CCSC Cont Oversight Enroll

Posting Number: 20952

Closing Date: 03/05/2027

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Community and Social Services

Salary Range: $2,953.25 - $4,365.66

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-A-13

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: Days (First)

Telework: Travel: Up to 5%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility Location:

Job Location City: SAN ANTONIO

Job Location Address: 1067 BANDERA RD

Other Locations: MOS Codes: 3006,3044,8640,310X,36A,36B,51C,64PX,651X,6C0X1,751X,FIN10,F&S,LS,LSS,SEI16,SK

Brief Job Description

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks highly qualified candidates to fill the Contract Technician position with Community Services (CS), Community Care Services (CCS), and Community Care Services Contracts (CCSC) Section. HHSC is driven by its mission statement “We Serve Texas.” The ideal candidate will thrive in an environment that emphasizes fidelity to our mission, collegiality to internal and external stakeholders, nurturing talent within our team, open and transparent communication, and agility to adapt quickly to challenges and changes.This position performs (senior-level) technical administrative support and technical assistance to the Community Care Services Contracts Operations unit. Assists contract administration manager (CAM) in completing special assignments as needed. Assists with reviewing, tracking and monitoring contract documents and requisitions following routing processes and procedures. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs other related work as assigned

This position handles relatively complex contract administrative support and technical assistance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (EJF)

• Assists Program Specialist III with coordination, processing, and monitoring of CCSC purchase requests, requisitions, invoices, vouchers, payment requests, and performs financial program support for CCSC. Tracks, monitors and reports on status of requisitions and invoices. (20%)
• Provides administrative and operational support to the CCSC Director and CCSC CAM. Coordinates and completes travel for the CCSC Director, CCSC CAM and Regional Enrollment and Monitoring Director by utilizing eTravel. (5%)
• Completes all entries for new contracts and amendments in CAPPS Financials. (25%)
• Monitors and routes contract documents and letters for signature. (25%)
• Completes quality assessment reviews on contract documents to ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines. (15%)
• Communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholder to provide, exchange, or verify information, answer inquiries, address issues, and resolve problems. Completes additional tasks, projects, or assignments upon request to support the operation of CCSC. Must also perform other duties as assigned and necessary. (10%)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Knowledge of contract enrollment and maintenance procedures, regulations and policies.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding contract enrollment, maintenance and administration.
• Knowledge of community care services programs, policies, rules and regulations.Skill in managing multiple priorities and projects and meeting tight deadlines.
• Skill in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in formulating written communication for various audiences.
• Skill in the use of a computer and applicable software.Ability to evaluate contract; evaluate fiscal data for reasonableness, necessity, and conformity with contract requirements.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations regarding contract enrollment and maintenance.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret technical information; to make arithmetical computations and tabulations; to identify problems and plan corrective actions; to prepare and submit reports; to compose and prepare letters, memos and reports; to derive information from observations and interviews; to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to organize workload and set priorities to promote quality and efficiency of service delivery.
• Ability to problem solve and mediate.
• Ability to develop and maintain document tracking and filing system manually and with a computer.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to self-motivate and flexible to priority changes and frequent and extensive edits of documents and special projects.
• Ability to implement administrative procedures; to interpret rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Ability to provide guidance to others and to work in a team environment.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements Or Certifications

• Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM). Certification completion required within 12 months of employment.

Initial Screening Criteria

• High School diploma or GED. Experience in performing data entry using Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience in interpreting policies, rules and regulations of State and/or Federal laws. Experience in proofreading and editing forms, memos, correspondence, and other documents. Knowledge of HHSC Community Care Services programs. Experience in making decisions based upon interpretation of federal and state laws. Experience in HHSC Community Care Services preferred. Experience in contract management and monitoring preferred.

Additional Information

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 need.

In compliance with the American Disability Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process 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 accommodations to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.

All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/

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.

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.

Nearest Major Market

San Antonio