Senior IT Contract Specialist (Telework Eligible)

Health & Human Services Comm; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 61,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee health insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Generous time off benefits

Job summary

Health & Human Services Comm. in Austin seeks a Contract Specialist V to lead IT goods and services purchasing, plan and refine statements of work, and prepare procurement documents. You will work with program staff and vendors with minimal supervision.

The role requires knowledge of state procurement laws, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage complex solicitations over long procurement cycles. Telework may be eligible; duties may include disaster response.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required with 4 years of procurement experience.
• Two years of progressive experience with formal solicitations, preferably with State of Texas.
• Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy.
• Structures, analyzes and monitors solicitation and contract documents, including developing and refining statements of work and ensuring compliance throughout procurement cycle.
• Ensures procurements comply with state purchasing laws and HHSC policies.
• Directs development and implementation of solicitation timelines in collaboration with program staff.
• Mitigates barriers to timely responses and resolves issues, including handling Open Records requests.
• Provide efficient and timely customer service and communicate with customers, management, and vendors.
• Represents PCS at meetings related to anticipated or in-flight procurements.
• Oversees procurement files in compliance with state laws and agency policies.
• Performs other duties including disaster response/COOP activation.

Skills

State purchasing laws

Procurement methods

TX procurement principles

Computer skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Customer service

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Training others

Prioritization

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

CTCD certification

Job description

Health & Human Services Comm. in Austin seeks a Contract Specialist V to lead IT goods and services purchasing, plan and refine statements of work, and prepare procurement documents. You will work with program staff and vendors with minimal supervision.

The role requires knowledge of state procurement laws, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage complex solicitations over long procurement cycles. Telework may be eligible; duties may include disaster response.