Senior Contract Specialist (Telework Eligible)

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Telework eligible

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission in Austin is seeking a Contract Specialist IV to oversee contracts across the lifecycle. You will draft statements of work, manage renewals, coordinate with legal and procurement, and ensure compliance with state rules while guiding facility contract managers.

This exempt, full-time role offers a solid benefits package, telework eligibility, and opportunities to influence statewide programs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of state procurement and contract management requirements, regulations, and best practices.
• Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts; to devise solutions and prepare reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively and train others.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison to explain program specifics and requirements for contracts, amendments, and renewals.
• Manage contract lifecycle from initiation to close‑out and ensure compliance with policy.
• Draft well-defined statements of work and prepare bid specifications; oversee invoicing and payments.
• Enter data in SCOR and CAPPS Financials; generate reports and provide training to CM/SMEs.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Policy compliance

Financial analysis

Staff training

SCOR familiarity

CAPPS Financials

Data analysis

Tools

CAPPS Financials

SCOR system

HCATS

HHSAS

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission in Austin is seeking a Contract Specialist IV to oversee contracts across the lifecycle. You will draft statements of work, manage renewals, coordinate with legal and procurement, and ensure compliance with state rules while guiding facility contract managers.

This exempt, full-time role offers a solid benefits package, telework eligibility, and opportunities to influence statewide programs.