Senior Contract Manager (Hybrid) – Public Health

Department-of-State-Health-Services; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Dept of State Health Services in Austin, Texas, seeks an experienced Contract Manager to lead complex procurements and contract administration within the Contract Management division. Under supervision of the Branch Manager, you will coordinate RFP development, budget reviews, and contractor performance analysis, ensuring compliance with state laws and agency policies.

This full-time, nonexempt role offers a hybrid telework arrangement and opportunities to impact public health through meticulous

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management and procurement processes.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Ability to oversee contract lifecycle and vendor relations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee RFP development and solicitation planning.
• Coordinate contract budget reviews and funding decisions.
• Monitor contract performance and expenditures for compliance.
• Provide written and oral guidance on contract administration.
• Coordinate risk assessment and contract amendments.
• Serve as single point of contact for contractual accountability.
• Support disaster response and COOP as needed.

Skills

Contract management

Budget reviews

Negotiation

Contract amendments

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Dept of State Health Services in Austin, Texas, seeks an experienced Contract Manager to lead complex procurements and contract administration within the Contract Management division. Under supervision of the Branch Manager, you will coordinate RFP development, budget reviews, and contractor performance analysis, ensuring compliance with state laws and agency policies.

This full-time, nonexempt role offers a hybrid telework arrangement and opportunities to impact public health through meticulous