RHT Contract Specialist V

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Functional Title: RHT Contract Specialist V
Job Title: Contract Specialist V
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: HB18 Admin
Posting Number: 12687
Closing Date: 03/10/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-24
Salary Range: $5,500.00 - $7,200.00
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day
Additional Shift:
Telework: Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
Facility Location:
Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST
Other Locations:
MOS Codes: 3006,3044,8640,310X,36A,36B,51C,60C0,62S0,63G0,63S0,64PX,651X,6C0X1,751X,FIN10,F&S,LS,LSS,SEI16,SK

Rural Texas Strong Contract Specialist V

Brief Job Description

The Rural Texas Strong Contract Specialist(s) will report to the Contract Administration Manager I and will support the Texas Rural Health (RHT) Program enacted by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This position is responsible for completing analysis of contractor performance by reviewing contractor expenditure data, performance reports, and other pertinent data as it relates to contractor performance. The Contract Specialist V facilitates communication and collaboration between all contract stakeholders and serves as the single point of contact for all contractual accountability activities between the State and contractors. Responsibilities for this position include managing contracts; maintaining contract documentation; developing budget projections; tracking, monitoring, and reconciling contract expenditures; investigating and analyzing cost variances; and monitoring and reporting on vendor performance. Other responsibilities include the preparation of reports containing findings, recommendations, and developing corrective actions for contractors.

This position works under limited supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement and will serve as a subject matter expert in all contract management activities related to the RHT Program.

Essential Job Functions

Intermediate knowledge of:

• Contract management practices, tools, strategies, and cost monitoring for large scope or high-dollar contracts; of system and procedures used to evaluate a third-party vendor’s performance; and of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the administration of federal funds.
• Purchasing and procurement methods and procedures, state procurement principles and practices, assigned commodities and products on the open market, supply sources, and principles of business administration and accounting.
• Organizational planning, organizational development, and implementation methods needed to establish and administer complex contracts.
• State of Texas procurement laws, regulations, procedures, principles, practices, and contract management guidelines.

Proficient Skill in:

• Leading and conducting meetings within internal and external stakeholders using Teams/Go-To-Meetings/Go-to-Webinars or related products.
• Synthesizing, analyzing, and evaluating extremely complicated and technical information and translating that information into clear and concise documents or presentations.
• Making effective presentations and preparing reports; excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Establishing quality assurance and performance measurement tools.
• Preparing written analyses and administrative reports and special projects as assigned.
• Analyzing and solving problems and making recommendations affecting overall contracting activities; and comprehensively and accurately evaluating different types of administrative reports.

Demonstrated Ability to:

• Gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts; to devise solutions to problems; to prepare reports; to communicate effectively; and ability to train others.
• Work independently and efficiently in an autonomous environment and takes ownership of procurement projects from conception to completion.
• Adapt to rapid changes as needed to address workload and priorities.
• Rapidly resolve complex problems using critical thinking.
• Manage and track contracts in compliance with HHS policies.
• Work in a professional setting with diverse groups, stakeholders, agency departments, leadership, and contractors.
• Establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with others.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

Initial Screening Criteria:

Additional Information:

Applicants who fail to follow the written instructions to complete the State of Texas Employment Application may be disqualified. All applicable fields must be filled. Incomplete job history (i.e., employment dates not provided, job description left blank or does not describe the work performed) will not be reviewed. To be considered for an interview, applicants must demonstrate a clear match to all Initial Selection Criteria in the summary of experience sections of the application. Resumes may be considered but must meet all application and job requirements.

Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds. The salary offered will be determined in accordance with budgetary limits and the requirements of the HHSC Human Resources Manual. The salary for the position will not go below the posting salary minimum or higher than the posting salary maximum.

At the time of posting, this position is eligible for telework consistent with HHSC telework policy, which is subject to change. Employees may be required to work in the office one or more days a week. The person selected for this position must have internet access for teleworking.

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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

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Telework Disclaimer:

This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.