Strategic Professional Services Contracts Manager

okgov; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) seeks a Professional Services Contracts Manager to lead contract development for professional services with an estimated program of about $107 million annually.

You will analyze procurement trends, implement strategies, and ensure efficiency and compliance across state policies. The role reports to the Senior Director and involves coordinating with Central Purchasing and Audit divisions.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and analyzes trends in public procurement and implements new strategies to ensure the program aligns with state and agency goals. Assess changes to program to certify objectives are met.
• Researches and interprets applicable federal and state laws, regulations, rules, and policies; prepares impact analysis of proposed legislation; and advises management of need for changes and revisions in agency policy.
• Advises subordinates, supervisors and other interested groups of the proper interpretation of laws, policies and procedures.
• Develops & implements procedures and practices, program evaluation, and problem resolutions. Constructs internal controls to mitigate risk to agency and state. Analyzes workflow & sequence of operations. Ensures deadlines and division goals are met.
• Acts as mediator between vendors and agency staff to resolve contractual issues before problem escalates to protest or hearing stage. Reviews facts of disputes and recommends appropriate settlements. Represents agency at hearings before Administrative Law Judge or State Purchasing Director.
• Acts as liaison between agency and the Office of Management and Enterprise Services, Central Purchasing Division and the Pre-Audit Division on issues pertaining to budget and encumbrances, and with auditors during agency level procurement system reviews and audits.
• Prepares instructions, documents problems and proposes solutions regarding procurement systems and procedures. Prepares necessary reports and maintains records for the area of responsibility in accordance with state and federal statutes and agency policy.
• Represents the Oklahoma Health Care Authority at various meetings, including meetings with other agencies, public or private sector groups to explain the functions, procedures and legal guidelines concerning agency acquisitions. Presents professional services contracts to the agency's Board of Directors for their review and consideration. Conducts periodic training on the agency's electronic contracts system.

Job description

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) seeks a Professional Services Contracts Manager to lead contract development for professional services with an estimated program of about $107 million annually.

You will analyze procurement trends, implement strategies, and ensure efficiency and compliance across state policies. The role reports to the Senior Director and involves coordinating with Central Purchasing and Audit divisions.