Senior Director of Professional Services Contracts

okgov; Oklahoma; Sur place; USD 105 000 - 128 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Résumé du poste

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) seeks a Senior Director of Professional Services Contracts to lead the agency's contracting function from development through closeout. You will ensure contracts comply with state and federal requirements and deliver measurable value.

You will manage a team of contracting professionals, leverage data and technology such as ServiceNow and emerging AI tools, and collaborate with Finance, Legal, IT, and program areas to improve speed, transparency and

Qualifications

• Strong contract management knowledge
• Experience leading professional services contracting teams
• Ability to work across Finance, Legal, IT, and programs
• Familiarity with ServiceNow or similar contract systems

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute a strategic vision for the Professional Services Contracts Division.
• Lead the contracting process from solicitations to closeout with strong price, risk, and value judgments.
• Review and approve large-value contracts and escalate to executives when needed.
• Maintain real-time contract status, ensure deadlines and reporting requirements are met.

Description du poste

Job Posting Title

Senior Director of Professional Services Contracts

Agency

807 HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY

Supervisory Organization

Contracts/Compliance

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date

Continuous if Blank

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$116,489/year

Why You'll Love Working Here

At the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA), your work matters. Every day, our team helps ensure Oklahomans have access to better health and better care. Guided by our core values, Passion for Purpose, Trust & Transparency, Empowerment & Accountability, Best-in-Class, Outcome-Driven, and Servant Leadership , we foster a workplace where people feel supported, respected, and empowered to make an impact. Learn more about OHCA.

Let's Talk Benefits

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance to offset insurance premiums.
• A wide selection of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions.
• 11 paid holidays annually.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
• Longevity Bonus recognizing years of public service.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility and tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits, including an on-site gym and fitness center discounts.

Job Description

Location: 4345 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Salary: $116,489/year

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Primary Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Agency/Division Information

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) works to ensure Oklahomans have access to better health and better care. The agency's core values include passion for purpose, trust and transparency, empowerment and accountability, best-in-class and outcome-driven, and servant leadership. As part of the interview process, candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview at our Oklahoma City office.

Position Purpose

The Senior Director of Professional Services Contracts leads the agency's professional services contracting function, from contract development through closeout. The position ensures contracts comply with state and federal requirements, align with agency priorities, and deliver measurable value for the dollars spent. Success in the role depends on sound business judgment, strong command of contract and procurement practice, and the ability to work across departments, including Finance, Legal, Information Technology, and program areas. The Senior Director leads a team of contracting professionals, uses data and technology, including ServiceNow and emerging AI tools, to improve speed and visibility, and serves as the agency's principal resource on professional services contracting.

Essential Functions May Include:

• Develop and execute a strategic vision for the Professional Services Contracts Division, ensuring alignment with agency-wide goals and with federal and state requirements, including CMS rules and Oklahoma public procurement law.
• Lead the professional services contracting process, including working with business owners to define needs, supporting solicitations and Requests for Proposals (RFPs), evaluating bids, and negotiating contract terms, pricing, and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Review, negotiate, and approve large-value professional services contracts, including very large contracts routed directly to the division, weighing cost, risk, and business impact, and elevate decisions to executive leadership when appropriate.
• Oversee a diverse portfolio of professional services contracts, including actuarial, legal, program integrity, audit, and other specialized consulting, and ensure each is properly classified as professional services or staff augmentation.
• Establish and maintain contract monitoring and performance management practices, including deliverable and invoice verification, milestone tracking, amendments and renewals, post-assessments of completed services, and closeout.
• Maintain real-time visibility into the status of every contract, track completion timeframes, and ensure deadlines for solicitations, amendments, renewals, deliverables, and closeout are met.
• Ensure the agency meets state contract reporting, certification, and documentation requirements, including annual budget contract reporting, subcontractor reporting, and public transparency requirements, and support the agency's contract manager responsibilities under OMES requirements.
• Use ServiceNow to track contract requests, approvals, renewals, deliverables, and performance, and ensure contract data is accurate, current, and ready to report to leadership.
• Evaluate and implement AI-enabled tools that impro