Strategic Contract Compliance Lead

Travis County; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Travis County Health and Human Services (HHS) seeks a Contract Compliance Specialist to oversee contract performance, compliance and obligations. You will serve as a liaison among project managers, department heads, outside agencies and County staff, answering inquiries, tracking renewals and revisions, and maintaining contract databases.

This grant-funded position runs through December 31, 2027, with potential renewal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years in Contract Administration, Procurement or Business Administration with complex billing and dealings with multiple outside agencies.
• Experience in contract administration, procurement or related fields; knowledge of policies, rules and regulations.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a contract compliance program; interpret policies, rules or regulations.
• Review contracts with project managers, department heads and outside agencies; establish monitoring procedures.
• Develop and maintain systems to monitor contracts; manage databases and files.
• Negotiate renewals, amendments and plan changes; resolve audit exceptions.
• Coordinate risk assessments to determine requirements for service and monitoring.
• Monitor complex contract performance through on-site visits and review of fiscal data.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Project coordination

Dispute resolution

Independent judgment

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interacting with outside agencies

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, Procurement, Public Administration or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Travis County Health and Human Services (HHS) seeks a Contract Compliance Specialist to oversee contract performance, compliance and obligations. You will serve as a liaison among project managers, department heads, outside agencies and County staff, answering inquiries, tracking renewals and revisions, and maintaining contract databases.

This grant-funded position runs through December 31, 2027, with potential renewal.