Contract Specialist II

Date:
Jul 28, 2026

Location:

ABILENE, TX
Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

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Functional

Title:

Contract Specialist II
Job Title: Contract Specialist II
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Accounting inancial Services
Posting Number: 19474
Closing Date: 08/11/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Office and Administrative Support
Salary Range: $3,793.41 - $5,921.25
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-18
Shift: Day
Additional Shift

Telework:
Not Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility

Location:

Abilene State Supported Living Center

Job Location City: ABILENE

Job Location Address: 2501 MAPLE ST

Other Locations: Abilene;
Waco

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Brief

Job Description

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence.

The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers

If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!

Under the general supervision of the HSCS Regional Contract Manager, performs complex journey level consultative contract services and technical assistance to administrative support departments and programs of the facility to accomplish the HSCS Facilities missions, including providing critical services to individuals and agency operations. Consults with State Office Business Management Contract Team. Collaborates with legal division as required and with procurement staff during the procurement/contracting process.

Provides oversight to facility contract managers and subject matter experts (SMEs). Work includes gathering, analyzing & disseminating information for contract management requirements. Directly involved with CAPPS Financials and System of Contract Operation and Reporting (SCOR). Serves as Contract Administrator to provide guidance, assistance and support to all facility Contract Managers/SMEs, program staff involved in the contract process, governmental agencies, community organizations and/or to the general public.

Work involves planning, developing, and implementing agency contract management requirements based on state law, procurement processes/procedures, and internal division policies and procedures. Provides quality control and oversight for contract activities, payment activities and contract close out. Trains others involved in the Contract Lifecycle process. Must comply with statutes, rules, and policies related to HHS programs and contracts. Works independently for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs)

Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Serves as a liaison to staff to explain and provide technical assistance on program specifics and requirements for facility level Contracts, Amendments, and Renewals to include but not limited to Memorandum of Agreements (MOA), Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), Interagency, Interlocal, Open Enrollments and Revenue Contracts. Reviews all steps for compliance with established policy and procedures. Consults with legal counsel on all contract types as required.

Consults with State Office Business Management Contract Team for guidance or interpretation of policy and procedures relative to contract management. Provides oversight to facility contract managers (CMs) and subject matter experts (SMEs) in the contracting process, from initiation of the contract to completion and close out.

Manages/drafts contracts as per policy. Must complete contract management responsibilities to include:

• Writing well-defined Statements of Work with input from stakeholders when involved in procuring new contracts; prepares specifications for requests for bids; ensuring requisitions are entered into CAPPS Financials to start the procurement process; receiving applicable approvals via routing…