Senior Contract Specialist - Govt Contracts (Remote)

Texas A&M International; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Time off

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking a Contract Specialist V to manage complex, high-dollar contracts supporting Older Americans Act services. The role requires expert contract knowledge, strict compliance, and proactive risk management, working with internal teams and external vendors to ensure successful execution and close-out.

You will monitor performance, prepare governance reporting, and coordinate with program staff and leadership to ensure alignment with policy

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Texas procurement and contract management law, rules, policies, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule.
• Independently manages a portfolio of complex, high-dollar contracts through the full lifecycle.
• Prepares and submits contract reports to leadership and external stakeholders.
• Maintains contract files per records retention requirements and agency standards.
• Conducts contract monitoring, identifies performance issues, and recommends actions.

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking a Contract Specialist V to manage complex, high-dollar contracts supporting Older Americans Act services. The role requires expert contract knowledge, strict compliance, and proactive risk management, working with internal teams and external vendors to ensure successful execution and close-out.

You will monitor performance, prepare governance reporting, and coordinate with program staff and leadership to ensure alignment with policy