Strategic Contracts Manager – Professional Services

Oklahoma Ag; Oklahoma City (OK); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Retirement savings plan

Wellness benefits

Job summary

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) in Oklahoma City is seeking a Professional Services Contracts Manager to lead contract development for the agency, overseeing an estimated $107 million annually. Reporting to the Senior Director, you will analyze procurement trends, interpret laws, resolve disputes with vendors, and present contracts to the Board.

A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience is required; Certified Procurement Officer (CPO) certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 2 years of professional experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of experience.
• Certified Procurement Officer (CPO) certification is preferred and current.
• Experience with public procurement and knowledge of state/federal laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitors procurement trends and develops strategies aligned with agency goals.
• Interprets federal/state laws, prepares impact analyses, and advises management on policy changes.
• Develops procedures, controls, and evaluates workflows to mitigate risk.
• Mediates vendor disputes and resolves issues before escalation.
• Represents OHCA at hearings and liaises with budget and procurement offices.
• Presents professional services contracts to the Board for review and guidance.
• Conducts training on the agency’s electronic contracts system.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement

Contract administration

Oral & written communication

PC skills: Oracle PeopleSoft

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Oracle PeopleSoft

MS Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) in Oklahoma City is seeking a Professional Services Contracts Manager to lead contract development for the agency, overseeing an estimated $107 million annually. Reporting to the Senior Director, you will analyze procurement trends, interpret laws, resolve disputes with vendors, and present contracts to the Board.

A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience is required; Certified Procurement Officer (CPO) certification is preferred.