Contracts Counsel

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Oklahoma; Presencial; USD 71 000 - 86 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Insurance premium allowance

No pre-existing exclusions

Flexible spending accounts

Employer retirement plan

11 paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Longevity bonus

PSLF eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness benefits

Resumo da oferta

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) seeks a Contracts Counsel to serve as the primary legal advisor for procurement and contracting functions. Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex agreements, ensuring legal sufficiency, and protecting OHCA from risk.

Collaboration with the Professional Services Contracts division and procurement staff is essential. The role focuses on compliance with state and federal laws, CMS requirements, and internal policies,

Qualificações

• Drafts, reviews, and revises a wide variety of agency agreements.
• Leads and participates in complex contract negotiations.
• Reviews contracts for compliance with federal Medicaid laws, CMS requirements, and state procurement rules.
• Provides ongoing legal counsel to the Professional Services Contracts division and vendor management.
• Advises on vendor performance disputes and contractual remedies.
• Collaborates with procurement and program staff to address legal questions.

Responsabilidades

• Drafts and negotiates professional services contracts and IT/technology-related agreements.
• Leads negotiations with providers, vendors, and other state agencies; evaluates terms and risks.
• Reviews contracts for compliance with federal Medicaid, CMS guidance, and state statutes.
• Identifies legal risk in contracting procedures and recommends improvements.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Posting Title Contracts Counsel

Agency

807 HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY

Supervisory Organization

Legal

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$78,465.00/annual

Why You'll Love Working Here

At the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA), your work matters. Every day, our team helps ensure Oklahomans have access to better health and better care. Guided by our core values, Passion for Purpose, Trust & Transparency, Empowerment & Accountability, Best-in-Class, Outcome-Driven, and Servant Leadership , we foster a workplace where people feel supported, respected, and empowered to make an impact. Learn more about OHCA.

Let's Talk Benefits

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance to offset insurance premiums.
• A wide selection of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions.
• 11 paid holidays annually.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
• Longevity Bonus recognizing years of public service.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility and tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits, including an on-site gym and fitness center discounts.

Job Description

Location: 4345 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Salary: $78,465.00/year Work Schedule: Monday - Friday Primary Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Agency/Division Information

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) works to ensure Oklahomans have access to better hea l th and better care. The agency's core values include passion for purpose, trust and transparency, empowerment and accountability, best in class and outcome-driven, and servant leadership. As part of the interview process, candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview at our Oklahoma City office.

Position Purpose

The Contracts Counsel serves as a primary legal advisor for the Oklahoma Health Care Authority's procurement and contracting functions. This position is responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex agency agreements; ensuring contracts are legally sufficient and compliant with applicable requirements; and protecting the agency from legal, operational, and financial risk. The position works closely with the Professional Services Contracts division, vendor management specialists, procurement personnel, agency leadership, and other internal stakeholders to support the development, execution, administration, and enforcement of agency contracts. The Contracts Counsel ensures contracting activities align with applicable state and federal laws, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services requirements, state procurement requirements, and agency policies and procedures.

Essential Functions May Include :

• Drafts, reviews, and revises a wide variety of agency agreements, including professional services contracts, information technology and technology-related agreements, memorandums of understanding, data use agreements, and other contractual documents. Ensures contract language accurately reflects the agreement of the parties and protects the agency's legal and financial interests .
• Leads and participates in the negotiation of complex contracts with managed care entities, healthcare providers, vendors, and other state agencies. Evaluates proposed terms, advises agency stakeholders regarding legal risks, and negotiates appropriate terms and protections on behalf of the agency.
• Reviews contracts for compliance with applicable federal Medicaid laws and regulations, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services requirements and guidance, state statutes, state purchasing requirements, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, the Oklahoma Administrative Code, and internal agency policies and procedures.
• Conducts comprehensive legal reviews of agency contracting and procurement procedures to determine legal sufficiency. Identifies procedural gaps and areas of legal risk and recommends improvements to strengthen compliance and support an effective contracting process.
• Provides ongoing legal counsel and guidance to the Professional Services Contracts division and vendor management specialists regarding contract development, interpretation, administration, and enforcement.
• Advises agency staff regarding vendor performance disputes, alleged breaches of contract, unallowable costs, corrective action plans, contractual remedies, and other legal issues arising during contract administration.
• Collaborates with procurement personnel, program staff, agency leadership, and other internal stakeholders to address legal quest