Contracts Counsel – Healthcare Procurement & Compliance

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Oklahoma; Presencial; USD 71.000 - 86.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

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

Descripción de la vacante

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,

Formación

• 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.

Descripción del empleo

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,