Senior Contracts Specialist — Remote

Texas Health & Human Services Commission; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Telework option

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission seeks a Contract Specialist IV to manage the lifecycle of complex contracts within the Contract Operations team in Austin, TX. The role supports enterprise-wide contracts, interagency agreements, and grants, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.

The ideal candidate will have post-award contract experience, strong negotiation and reporting skills, and the ability to coordinate with legal, budget, and program staff. Telework options may be available.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience in contract management, administration, procurement, or monitoring.
• Experience managing complex, high-dollar contracts post-award.
• Experience conducting contract monitoring, reporting, and compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Procurement and contract development for a broad portfolio.
• Negotiations, amendments, and policy compliance with vendors.
• Monitor contract performance and prepare formal reports.
• Maintain contract documentation and data for leadership and audits.
• Support cross-agency contract management and vendor communications.

Skills

Contract management

Budget analysis

Vendor negotiations

Invoices & billing

Microsoft Office/SharePoint

Communication skills

Post-award contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SCOR

CAPPS

PCS workflows

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission seeks a Contract Specialist IV to manage the lifecycle of complex contracts within the Contract Operations team in Austin, TX. The role supports enterprise-wide contracts, interagency agreements, and grants, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.

The ideal candidate will have post-award contract experience, strong negotiation and reporting skills, and the ability to coordinate with legal, budget, and program staff. Telework options may be available.