Senior Contract Manager - Hybrid/Remote

Department of State Health Services; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid teleworking available

Job summary

Department of State Health Services in Austin, TX seeks a Contract Specialist V to lead contract management from RFP development to closeout, ensuring compliance and performance measurement. You will coordinate budgets, amendments, and stakeholder communications, acting as the primary liaison for contractors and program staff.

The role emphasizes rigorous contract administration, policy guidance, and cross‑functional collaboration within CMS.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of contracting regulations and agency policies.
• Experience writing and editing contract requirements and specifications.
• Ability to analyze expenditures and contractor performance data.
• Comfort with coordinating with multiple stakeholders and teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee RFP development, planning, timelines, and evaluation criteria.
• Coordinate budget reviews, funding decisions, and revised budgets.
• Monitor contract performance, expenditures, and compliance.
• Serve as the single point of contact for contractors and internal staff.
• Lead contract amendments, renewals, and closeout activities.
• Provide guidance on contract administration policies and procedures.
• Deliver training and support to program staff on contracting activities.
• Support disaster response and Continuity of Operations planning.
• Maintain contractor files and communicate routine updates.

Skills

Contract management

Budget reviews

Negotiation

Leadership

Communication

Education

Professional certification in contract management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Department of State Health Services in Austin, TX seeks a Contract Specialist V to lead contract management from RFP development to closeout, ensuring compliance and performance measurement. You will coordinate budgets, amendments, and stakeholder communications, acting as the primary liaison for contractors and program staff.

The role emphasizes rigorous contract administration, policy guidance, and cross‑functional collaboration within CMS.