Texas Behavioral Health Contracts Manager (Hybrid)

Peak Performers; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Weekly direct deposit

Hybrid work arrangement

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Peak Performers in Austin, TX seeks a Contract Specialist to streamline substance-use contract management for a state agency. You will develop, process, and manage contracts for treatment and recovery programs across Texas, ensuring regulatory compliance and fiscal integrity.

This role requires strong writing, negotiation, and policy interpretation skills, plus experience with government or healthcare contracts. Immediate start and monthly/weekly logistics apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field.
• Experience in contract development, management, or evaluation.
• Ability to interpret policies and regulations in government/healthcare.
• Strong writing skills for drafting contract requirements.
• Proven negotiation and stakeholder collaboration abilities.
• Available to start immediately.

Responsibilities

• Develop, process, and manage contracts for substance use treatment and recovery programs.
• Evaluate existing contracts and provide strategic recommendations.
• Interpret state/federal policies and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Analyze fiscal data for reasonableness and cost-effectiveness.
• Draft, write, and edit contract requirements and amendments.
• Negotiate terms with service providers and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with program staff, legal teams, and external partners.

Skills

Contract development

Contract management

Policy interpretation

Fiscal data evaluation

Technical writing

Negotiation

Stakeholder collaboration

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

CTCM certification

Job description

Peak Performers in Austin, TX seeks a Contract Specialist to streamline substance-use contract management for a state agency. You will develop, process, and manage contracts for treatment and recovery programs across Texas, ensuring regulatory compliance and fiscal integrity.

This role requires strong writing, negotiation, and policy interpretation skills, plus experience with government or healthcare contracts. Immediate start and monthly/weekly logistics apply.